what was for a planer bed

[Paul Sikorski]

Im setting up a new planer and not sure what to use on the bed. I use that top coat spray on my table saw and put it on the bed for my planer but I don't like the result on my planer bed. Was thinking of just grabbing some turtle wax. What do you guys use on your machines?

[Mark Leu]

Johnson's Paste Wax. I would not recommend using turtle wax, there are components in automotive type waxes that can cause problems with your finishes.

[Paul Sikorski]

Thanks for the quick reply Ill grab some today.

[Bruce Page]

Turtle wax or any automotive wax likely has silicone in it. Silicone can wreak havoc come finishing time.
Johnson's paste wax is safe to use.

[John TenEyck]

Butcher's Bowling Alley was is harder then Johnson's, and what I've used on my machine tables/beds for a couple of decades now. It buffs up much nicer on furniture, too.

[Paul Sikorski]

Thanks Guys, John where did you get the Butcher's ?? I grabbed some Johnson's so I could buff it out tonight. But hey Im not married to the stuff (yet)

[John TenEyck]

Thanks Guys, John where did you get the Butcher's ?? I grabbed some Johnson's so I could buff it out tonight. But hey Im not married to the stuff (yet)

I bought it at the Niagara Falls HD. I suspect you can find it pretty easily in Buffalo. If not, come on up to NF; be happy to show you my shop (in Lewiston) if you have an interest.


John