How to Take Care of Your Cricket Bat
Use raw linseed oil or specialized cricket bat oil to treat your bat prior to use is recommended., Using either a soft cloth or paintbrush, lightly apply 5-6 coats (each coat is one teaspoon) of oil to the face, toe an edges., Allow each coat to dry...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Use raw linseed oil or specialized cricket bat oil to treat your bat prior to use is recommended.
This will help maintain moisture levels within the bat and reduce the chance of cracking or splitting while playing.
Raw linseed oil tends to penetrate better than boiled linseed oil. -
Step 2: Using either a soft cloth or paintbrush
Do not oil the whole bat, just oil the face, toe and edges. , The bat should be dry before proceeding to the knocking in. -
Step 3: lightly apply 5-6 coats (each coat is one teaspoon) of oil to the face
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Step 4: toe an edges.
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Step 5: Allow each coat to dry whilst the bat in a horizontal position.
Detailed Guide
This will help maintain moisture levels within the bat and reduce the chance of cracking or splitting while playing.
Raw linseed oil tends to penetrate better than boiled linseed oil.
Do not oil the whole bat, just oil the face, toe and edges. , The bat should be dry before proceeding to the knocking in.
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