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  1. 29th October 2003, 01:58 AM #1
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    Default English Willow...what's the good oil.

    With a desperate desire to make runs this season...(cricket in a woodworking forum...what next). I have sanded my bat down for a new face lift... (would rather spend money on working toys that a new bat at the moment.)

    I have been wondering why every one recomends Linseed Oil for cricket bats. I have used Organ Oil on an old Tassie Oak dresser that I have just done up and it turned out a treat.

    I'm not looking to do up my bat by working through the grades and sanding it wet...(although instead of mirrors in the batsmans eyes, I could try angling this type of finish on my bat in the bowlers eyes??)

    I'm just looking to get it ready for the season.

    No one in the cricket shops has been able to tell me why linseed oil is the best. I just get..."dunno, cause that's what it says on the bat."

    I would have though a good tung oil that penetrates into the wood would be the best, which is why bats are oiled in the first place. I am thinking that Linseed is recommended as most people would buy it at under $ 5 a litre as apposed to Organ / Danish Oil at $25 a litre.

    I would appreciate any comments anyone may have on Organ Oil on English Willow. (maybe it may even give the bat a greater all over sweet spot and that's what Mattie HAYDEN's been doing the last few years.??)

    Cheers.....Lynds
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  3. 29th October 2003, 02:00 AM #2
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    Default Oops

    Sorry for the typo's...Should have read it 1st...
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  4. 29th October 2003, 09:16 AM #3
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    A Victorian bat manufacturer from around the Daylesford area is using Organoil on his bats. I am not sure which one but I believe they soak in it for a few days before being left to dry and harden.

    My daughter's boy friend uses an oil that I have here which is a long stand oil that polymerises inthe wood and is wrapped in it. He has used it for 5 seasons now and won't use anything else.

    For info on the Organoil why not try contact ing the source and askin them the question http://www.organoil.com.au

    Cheers - Neil
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