My method to knock in the edge is to tap the edge with moderate intensity and keep it close to a 90 degree angle (although I could deviate slightly to 85-80 degrees). Once the willow fibers close to and at the edges begin to compress, the surface inclines and then I tap the inclined area at approximately a 90 degree angle to it (tap the mallet at the inclined area directly--i.e. approximately 80 degrees to the blade) and this, too, gives a good rounding/bulging out effect with the edges hardened as well. 45 degrees defeats the purpose of moving the middle dent out towards the sides and compresses the fibers in opposite directions at the edge.
The addition of weight post-oiling is very subjecive. Here, the gentleman meausures 'a coat' of oil using the bottle cap, however others may may use more than that which could be one coat for them...
I got one made from you just before the start of the 2010-2011 season. I've played for two seasons with it and is still awesome. My question is that can I, oil the bat first and then face it?
I just got a cricket bat and when I started to knock it in, the face began to crack and flake so I would like you to tell me or advise me what to do. It's a new bat which was never used before. Please help me
