[OP]
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I was wondering what everyone's favorite wax is and why? I'm not a turner so Friction Finishes doen't interest me. I have several projects for Christmas that are going to need a nice wax finish. (I posted this in another forum by mistake, so I reposted here)
"I've cut the dang thing three times and it's STILL too darn short"
Name withheld to protect the guilty
Stew Hagerty
Johnson's Paste Wax.
"A hen is only an egg's way of making another egg".
– Samuel Butler
Contributor
Johnson's or Minwax are fine. Be careful with BriWax it contains toluene and can ruin a freshly finished surface. Varnish needs a month to cure; if it's not fully cured the toluene will ruin it.
I avoid wax on most finishes; it creates a maintenance item for the end user. It also provides very little to no protection.
Scott
Finishing is an 'Art & a Science'. Actually, it is a process. You must understand the properties and tendencies of the finish you are using. You must know the proper steps and techniques, then you must execute them properly.
Contributor
Johnson's - cheap & I have it on hand.
Member
i use paste waxes/sealants like finish kare 1000p, fk pink wax or collinte 955. i also use them on cars.
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