Bat Repair

[Rob L]

If you want it professionally done, this guy is the best:

http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip...batrepair.html

[markize]

Tom,

I can't get to the pics now, but I will email you a couple tomorrow evening. I still have your email address.

Mark

Tom,

email and pics sent.

mark

[cordovacollector]

I do all of my own repairs - and have been getting better over time.

I use strong wood glue and 'trigger' vice grips that have thick rubber pads on them. I'll try to get some photos up later. Using ultra-fine sandpaper on a blonde unfinished bat can make the crack almost invisible if the repair is done well. I just make sure to use plenty of glue and as much pressure as possible with the grips (at least 2).

My best success at gluing and clamping bad break is: lotsa wood glue, then wrap in Saran Wrap, then use hose clamps (hex head screw type) lined with rubber or leather. Put the clamps about 1" or less and used the appropriate graded sizes. Hoses clamps insure you'll keep it in round.

Use plastic wood for filling missing pieces.

I only repair the bats that are in two or more pieces. And sometimes will touch up with pine tar if by repairing the area some was removed. Black bats are the easiest. I won't touch anything that isn't ready to fall apart.

The first bat I did was in 5 pieces and when I finished it, it looked like it was right from the factory. After applying pinetar and slapping some rosin on it it was great. Much better than a 5-piece bat but I always mark them with a "repaired" tag.

[lehmsbobby]

Hey guys just wondering your thoughts on repairing a broken bat that is in 2 pieces/

The bat has become a nuisance in two pieces and i want it to be able to be displayed in my room, which can only be done if its all together.

lemme know the steps/tape to use etc.

[mbrieve]

Here are three older threads that have covered this topic:

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_f...ght=bat+repair

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_f...ght=bat+repair

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_f...ght=bat+repair

I hope these are helpful, I have never made a repair myself...