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DIAMOND ONE

Repairing / Adjusting Runnings Tracks and Infield Skinned Area

plus the Batter's Boxes and the Mound

Wednesday 9th to Friday 11th May 2012

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NOTE #01 - there are 24 photos on this page and it may take a few extra seconds to completely download
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Thursday 10th May 2012

Starting to spread the crusher dust

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The bobcat operator backbladed the crusher dust and then this drag mat was used to level the surface

The third base track and home plate area are done and now the first base running track is being covered ...

... and the drag mat goes to work again

Working on the skinned infield section

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Before spreading the bauxite, the bob cat was used as a roller

The bucket was filled to add a bit more weight and then it was driven along all the edges ... and this worked perfectly !!

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The bauxite is now being replaced ...

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... and once again the drag mat is in use ... with a bit of shovel work by Leon

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Starting to look like a baseball field again

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Handwatering was done ... not only to settle the surface but also to wash any bauxite off the grass back on to the tracks

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Sprinklers were then used to 'flood' the skinned area to compact the crusher dust and bauxite

!!..NOTICE..!!

the "step / ridge" between the bauxite and the infield grass has gone

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Friday 11th May 2012

Home Plate ... Batter's Boxes

A steel template was used to mark the corners of both batter's boxes ...

... and then pegs with rope attached were driven well below the surface

The ropes were cut leaving a short length exposed which allows quick and easy marking of the boxes before each game

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Friday 11th May 2012

The Mound

Repairs were also made to the Mound and click HERE ... and then scroll down to the above date

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Friday 11th May 2012

The field is ready for tonight's Opening Games

of the 2012 Cairns Baseball League Season !!

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