Once shaped, the bat will be both course and fine sanded. This is achieved through various drum sanding and belt sanding machines, but as with the shaping, the sanding is dependant upon the eye and skill of the craftsman. The characteristic finish of a Salix bat can be attributed to very fastidious sanding, which has always been a point of pride. |
We are often asked what wax or coating we use to achieve the glass like polish on the wood but the answer is simple – it is the sanding processes which achieve the finish, the wax merely seals it. |
