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Fred got a couple of new rubbers yesterday, so being as I was looking for something to do, I made a vid showing how I make up a bat. I know most of you will be pretty good at this sort of thing, but for anyone who is looking for a rough guide then this could be useful.

Just before 6 mins, it also shows a method I have been using for a while to help prevent damage and rubbers flaking at the edges. Particularly useful when a 7 year old will be using the bat.

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Fred 28

Good video! That's very similar to the way I do it.

What's with the peeling off of the glue on the edge of the rubber when you finish? Where does that come from?

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You use a lot more glue than I do JKC - I probably only use 1/4 or less of what you use. When I use as much as you have I tend to see streaks/ high points through the rubber, I think I can see this on the black rubber you glue here. And because I use less it dries in just a minute or two, almost as convenient as the old VoC glue (and being a cheapskate too my glue lasts longer!).

The other hint I'd add for beginners is that you can use a hairdryer to speed drying time if you're in a hurry.

I like your idea of dabbing some glue around the edges, I've done this before on my leading edge but usually only to halt damage that has already started.

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Ahhh that where the excess glue came from

Yes that glue looks very thick, and you do put a lot on. I guess it's not going to come off easily

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I probably did put a little more on than normal as I normally do the blade first so more soaks into the sponge leaving less on the blade. I then usually end up with more on the rubber.

The stiga glue is quite thick though so the white shows up more than with thinner glues.

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Fred 28

Gret video, JKC. I usually don't cut my own rubbers but now I know how to... My TT supplier uses a kind of grinding wheel to fit my rubbers to the blade.

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