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Title: Wax
Post by Zambezi on Jul 7^th, 2009, 11:47am

Which wax is best for applying to woodworking machine surfaces to stop wood binding/rubbing? Like on saw tables and thicknesser tables etc.

Title: Re: Wax
Post by TIMBA-WOLF on Jul 7^th, 2009, 1:05pm

depends on what the surface is,.... cast iron or cast ally.....

but for a product that is good on both and helps to protect try thr Liberon range........

Title: Re: Wax
Post by woodsmith on Jul 7^th, 2009, 6:41pm

I use this, works a treat

http://www.axminster.co.uk/product-Liberon-Liberon-Lubricating-Wax-22593.htm

Title: Re: Wax
Post by Joiner on Jul 7^th, 2009, 7:55pm

Always used a PTFE spray, but I've just ordered a can of that magic stuff from Axminster, so you'd better not be lying ::)

Title: Re: Wax
Post by woodsmith on Jul 8^th, 2009, 7:41am

Joiner wrote on Jul 7^th, 2009, 7:55pm:

Always used a PTFE spray, but I've just ordered a can of that magic stuff from Axminster, so you'd better not be lying ::)

Oh dear [smiley=pinoc.gif]

;D

Title: Re: Wax
Post by TIMBA-WOLF on Jul 8^th, 2009, 9:11am

Thats the stuff i use!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: Wax
Post by Joiner on Jul 8^th, 2009, 9:26am

Christ, don't tell me there's only one can amongst the lot of us!

Title: Re: Wax
Post by Sandy on Jul 8^th, 2009, 12:15pm

The only problem of having any waxes or sprays is that I've found that they can impregnate part of the timbers with the substance and it's only noticeable once you try and apply a finish which then doesn't take.

A tip someone mentioned years ago is proper baby talc very lightly dusted on the in/out feeds, saw tables etc and works really well. The only thing to check was that it was proper talc and not starch based talc which should be on the side ot the bottle/jar.

Title: Re: Wax
Post by supawood on Jul 8^th, 2009, 5:35pm

In 30 years I've found nothing better than to stroke a candle over the table. Occasionally wipe with a cloth damp with white spirit to prevent a sticky build-up. Pass a bit of scrap over the table to wipe it clean, and off you go again. In my view, beats anything in a can and no problem with subsequent finishing.

Title: Re: Wax
Post by Joiner on Jul 8^th, 2009, 9:06pm

Actually, I'll try that. I've got a hundredweight of old candle stubs around the workshop because I keep forgetting to take one along to lubricate sash windows and end up buying another bloody box.

I've got a load of beeswax around too, but god knows why I bought that.

Title: Re: Wax
Post by TIMBA-WOLF on Jul 8^th, 2009, 11:32pm

may "BEE" because the bee's around your way have a hearing problem? ::) ::)