Help with Wax or Oil coating of Power Tools

[James Ross]

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]

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]

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]

Thanks for link to survey...very helpful

James