View Full Version : Help with Wax or Oil coating of Power Tools
James Ross
04-26-2007, 3:18 PM
I am a woodworker newbie and recently purchased a Jointer and Planer. What brand wax and or oil is recommended to prevent rust on cast iron and steel portions of tools?
I know not to use products with silicone which might contaminate the finish.
Thanks
James
Brad Schmid
04-26-2007, 3:22 PM
Hi James,
Welcome to SMC!
Your in luck, there was a recent poll on this very subject:
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=56584
Cheers
glenn bradley
04-26-2007, 4:20 PM
Yep. Good old Johnson's Paste Wax; not floor wax, not furniture wax, just plain old paste wax. It can be a challenge to find in some areas. My HD doesn't carry it but my Lowes does. It's with the liquid floor wax, mops and such. About $5 a can and a can will last a long time. I wax my saw almost weekly and I'm still on the same can from last year.
James Ross
04-26-2007, 4:57 PM
Thanks for link to survey...very helpful
James
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