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Thread: Vintage Bat Care
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07-11-2006, 12:59 AM #1
Vintage Bat Care
Hey guys, I have a quick question for you. I have collected game used bats for several years now (but all having been used in the past 15-20 years), but have recently started buying some older bats. I have bought some bats from the 1920s-1930s and am wondering if there is a special way or method of caring for these bats? I know grain separation and deadwood are common occurrences. Is there a best way to limit this? Are bats treated or oiled? I'm sure this topic has been covered in the past. Linking me to something with a little info would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks!
Chris
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07-11-2006, 05:35 AM #2
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Re: Vintage Bat Care
Originally Posted by staindsox
Steiner style cases are really nice, and just keeping them in a climate controlled enivornment, (I assume) is best
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07-11-2006, 04:43 PM #3
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Re: Vintage Bat Care
The reason any wood (bats, furniture, hardwood floors, etc.) has grain separation is changes in humidity. While I don't know the optimal numerical level of humidity for the place of storage or display, you should try to avoid a place that is too humid and also which experiences significant changes in humidity from season to season.
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07-11-2006, 11:43 PM #4
Re: Vintage Bat Care
I am a librarian, but have more familiarity with preservation of paper documents than wood or leather objects. I have heard something like a linseed or flaxseed oil can be used. It treats the wood, but is not a stain or anything of this nature. Something is administered to limit deadwood or dry-rot, but I am not sure what museums use. Do any of you do anything to preserve your 1920s-30s bats? Thanks again.
Chris
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08-02-2006, 01:37 PM #5
Re: Vintage Bat Care
Has anyone ever had problems with storing a bat overtime and it having problems? I would think keeping out of direct light and in stable envionment would keep it safe. What exactly is deadwood in a bat?