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CanadianKid
08-23-2007, 03:08 PM
Is there any way I can fix my wood bat that chipped near the barrel? I want to use it for BP. Here are some pics of what happened.
cubsphill
08-23-2007, 04:11 PM
wood glue?
CanadianKid
08-23-2007, 04:15 PM
Would tape be fine?
Jake Patterson
08-23-2007, 05:38 PM
Wood glue and electrical tape???
Jake
wogdoggy
08-23-2007, 05:44 PM
why bother if you hit it there it aint goin anywhere anyways
CanadianKid
08-23-2007, 05:53 PM
Because it's a $120 bat.
cubsphill
08-23-2007, 07:59 PM
i would just try wood glue for now
try a VERY THIN layer first. if it falls off later you can always put a thicker layer.
freddy
08-23-2007, 09:20 PM
Is there any way I can fix my wood bat that chipped near the barrel? I want to use it for BP. Here are some pics of what happened.
Just a guess but looks like a 33" bat, try cutting off the damaged part!! 31"er
will remove apx 2.5ounces!! save it, so when you have a kid he'll be able to use it
I dont think anything will help if you hit it where you've fixed it.
CanadianKid
08-24-2007, 06:15 AM
Just a guess but looks like a 33" bat, try cutting off the damaged part!! 31"er
will remove apx 2.5ounces!! save it, so when you have a kid he'll be able to use it
I dont think anything will help if you hit it where you've fixed it.
Only problem is I don't have a machine to cut it.
If you can find some, epoxy resin (the kind that has two solutions that you mix together) would actually mend stronger than the original wood. You just need to read the instructions carefully, don't apply too much, find some way to clamp the two pieces together, and wipe off any excess after it is clamped with a damp cloth. When dry, it will be stronger than the original wood around it.
Richmond Hill Phoenix
08-24-2007, 09:48 AM
The same happened to me. I broke a wood bat, and I'm still using it for BP. I just squeezed some Krazy Glue into the crack, and then used a couple of clamps to hold it together. Then I wrapped it with a few rounds of white hockey tape for good measure.
The epoxy idea works too.
AutographCollector
08-24-2007, 09:56 AM
Only problem is I don't have a machine to cut it.
Assuming that your still in high school, doesn't your school have a wood shop?
CanadianKid
08-24-2007, 10:22 AM
Assuming that your still in high school, doesn't your school have a wood shop?
Nope.
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wogdoggy
08-24-2007, 11:54 AM
glue it and forget about it..hit the sweet spot and no worries
wogdoggy
08-24-2007, 11:54 AM
Because it's a $120 bat.
not any more
freddy
08-24-2007, 01:17 PM
If you can find some, epoxy resin (the kind that has two solutions that you mix together) would actually mend stronger than the original wood. You just need to read the instructions carefully, don't apply too much, find some way to clamp the two pieces together, and wipe off any excess after it is clamped with a damp cloth. When dry, it will be stronger than the original wood around it.
I never tried the epoxy but, I would be careful I would hate to see that piece fly off on impact and hit someone.
freddy
08-24-2007, 01:18 PM
Only problem is I don't have a machine to cut it.
Send it to me I will cut it and round it for you no charge. You pay transport to me and I'll cover it on the way back.:)
sds416
08-24-2007, 01:48 PM
Now there is a hell of a deal!
Gotta take care of the kids, they are the future.
BatSpinner
08-24-2007, 01:54 PM
Personally I would continue to use it in BP as is. Going from a 33 to a 31 is a huge difference and might just end up becoming more unusable.