Do you wax your Scroll Saw table top

[Phantom Scroller]

Just remember when you drill the holes in the wood if you don't sand them off then those little drill holes will scratch the surface. Roly

[ike]

I just looked at my back up saw.  i waxed it last Nov. with Johnson wax and It is still as fresh as it was when I waxed it No rust I had a saw blade it it and it has not rusted no wax on it but I have had blades rust over the winter . I use Olson's.Blades.

[amazingkevin]

I just contact glue some Formica on my saw ,trim the edges and never wax ever for slip an slide performance years and years.

[Ron Johnson]

I 've always used Bostik GlideCote / table and tool surface sealant. Lasts longer than paste wax and will not stain wood surfaces. After each use of scrollsaw I spray the table lightly, wipe with soft cloth, and wipe second time with cheesecloth. I've had my scrollsaw for 18 years and very few scratches. This sealant also protects against moisture and rust. Excellent on all metal table tops and tools.

[rdatelle]

I got my new Excalibur 21 a couple of months ago and after using it a couple of time, it did get scratched up. I wouldn't really say there scratches but the finish is marking up. No big deal to me. I just keep on scrolling. LOL.

[Scrappile]

I wax all my tool table tops about 4 time a year.   I have a piece Masonite top of my scroll saw table tight now and I even wax it.

[Lucky2]

I wax and service my saw twice a year, once in the spring, and then again in the late fall. I own an Ex21, I've owned it for over six years and I've never had a problem with it. My previous saw was a Delta 16" 2000 series, I serviced it the same way and it lasted me 11 years. Granted, there was a few issues with the Delta, but none of them were serious.

Len

[stoney]

Ok Guys,

I thank all of you for the reply and advice.

NO, the scratches don't bother me, but I thought I might be pushing too much down on the wood pieces as I'm cutting. As you guys may have noticed, I am new to scroll sawing with a scrollsaw. In the past (about 30 + years ago) I used a manual scrollsaw for about 5 years (none-stop). (I tried to attach its picture but I can't find the attach button here).

I just bought a lightly used EX-16. I am still learning and have a loooooonnnng way to go some of you guys' level.

So will ask a lot of questions as I cut more.

Thank you all for the contribution

Sam

Yea just ask away Sam.   Lots of helpful members here with a wealth of experience and Knowledge more then willing to answer any questions you may have. 

Edited February 22, 2016 by stoney

[rickpnc]

I have a block of beeswax, does it work better than Johnson's paste wax?

[barb.j.enders]

15 hours ago, rickpnc said:

I have a block of beeswax, does it work better than Johnson's paste wax?

The only way to know is to try.  I have used just some wax paper on the table before I start a project.

[jimmyG]

When the top of my 788 gets rough I sand it with 400 then 800 then 000 steel wool then wax paper....