Newbie question---Wax forjointer beds

[Jed Moore]

I bought myself a ridgid 6 inch jointer for Christmas. The instructions say that I should wax the jointer bed and wall. What kind of wax do you use and where do you buy it?

[Duan Packard]

Johnsons paste wax.
Available most anyware and works well

Duan

[Leo Vogel]

Johnson Paste Wax - Home Depot or Lowes

[Leo Vogel]

Duan - we both shot that bird at the same time.

[Rich Engelhardt]

Make that three for Johnson Paste Wax.

[Jed Moore]

Thank you much, I'll pick some up.

[Mark Bolton]

We have always used minwax butchers wax and it works well (its always in the shop). That said, I had a finishing rep in the shop who scolded us sternly for using wax on our tables claiming it can wreak havoc with finishes. I have not tried it but he said he always used baby powder to make his tops slicky smooth though he didnt say anything about the protection you get from wax (surface rust).

Mark

[Bill Huber]

:DDid any one say Johnsons Wax....:D

I have found I use that stuff in the shop for a lot of thing, table saw, band saw, router table, router base, skill saw base, jig saw base, you name it.

[Peter Quinn]

Johnsons bowling alley wax. I get mine from the home depot. Or true value, sometimes. Where ever its cheapest.

[Jamie Buxton]

I've just been looking for a new can of Johnson's Paste Wax. My old one is empty. I checked three different grocery stores, and the local Home Depot. None of them had it.

[Bill Huber]

I've just been looking for a new can of Johnson's Paste Wax. My old one is empty. I checked three different grocery stores, and the local Home Depot. None of them had it.

Did you check with Ace Hardware, that is were I get mine from.

[Neil Brooks]

Johnson's is my go-to, too.

But ....

Just avoid automotive waxes, containing silicone (can provide your wood with a finish that .... real finishes have trouble clinging to/penetrating), and ... you'll likely be okay.

But Johnson's is HUGE bang for the buck, for this stuff. Zero downside, IME !

[Dan Karachio]

I use a mix of Phoenician Queen Wasp hive wax (amber of course) cut with a 50% solution of dephenelated Eastern Mongolian Yack Spirits. Kidding of course (but I tell you, some of these finish guys might as well be writing stuff like this some times)!

[William A. Parker]

Johnson's is my vote!