Wax your scrollsaw table?

[WolfmoonCT]

If any of you wax your saw table, to keep it rust free, and make the wood glide over it better, Could you tell me what you use, and how often you do it? I'm using Johnson Paste Wax, and I'm finding I need to do it every 3-4 weeks or I can tell the wood doesn't slide as smooth over the table anymore....

 

Anyone else do this?

[Travis]

I use Johnson Paste Wax too. I do it mostly for the slickness. I also add the wax to my wood zero clearance inserts too. I find it helps with the friction.

 

I suppose it depends on how often you use your machine. If you use it all the time, I think 3-4 weeks sounds about right. I'd just do it as often as you feel needs it.

 

Between applications, you might want to clean off the previous wax with WD-40 and a scrub pad. The wax will attract fine dust and over time will make it a bit gritty.

[WolfmoonCT]

Good point on the WD-40 Travis.

[Dan]

I use Johnson Paste Wax too. I cut very infrequently, so I apply as needed. Hmm...thanks for the reminder.

[Lucky2]

I use car wax, I find it works the best. With the other waxes, I had to wax the table more than I liked. But now that I use MaQuires(sp) and the electric buffer,I only have to apply it about three times a year, if that. It is one of the more expensive car waxes, but it's what I use on my vehicles and I had it on hand when I needed to wax my saw, so I used it. And have kept on using it ever since with great results.

Len

[Ken O]

I use whatever car wax I have available too. Scroll saw doesn't need it as much as the tablesaw though.

[Travis]

I think one thing to watch out for in car wax is to make sure it doesn't have silicon. My understanding is that when wood comes in contact with silicon, it will inhibit glues, stains and finishes.

[Oges]

I use this Silverglide stuff on my table, helps protect the surface and also provides a non-greasy lubrication for the wood

http://www.carbatec.com.au/silverglide-dry-slip_c19708

[Joey]

WolfmoonCT,

I use Butcher's Bowling Alley Wax.I also use it on other power tools. It works real well. I recoat as needed

and I am well satisfied.

Joey

[Mick]

Just Johnson's paste wax every month or so.

 

Mick

[WolfmoonCT]

I'm wondering if there is an issue with my Johnsons.. it's kind green colored, smells pretty strong, and is not really a paste.. It's like half paste half gel texture..

[TheTinkerinMan]

I glued a thin smooth plastic sheet to my table. It's about 3/32" thick so doesn't really affect how my blades cut. I clean it off with some WD-40 bout twice a week. Works great for me.

[shadylady0447]

I also use Johnson Paste Wax. If you apply it with a soft cloth...you can put the cloth in a zip lock baggie and just buff up the table with that cloth between waxes. I actually wax the table of my saw about 3 times a year.

 

Wolfmoon, the wax you described is not like mine.....maybe you should get a new can!!?? LOL

[WolfmoonCT]

I looked at a new can of it yesterday.. and it's the same green color.. Maybe they changed their formula or something. I think I need to find a new paste wax.. anyone got a suggestion?

[amazingkevin]

i've tryed the wax deal and was not happy .Now i use a sheet of formica(thin),spray glued down and it is slick as can be and needs no up keep.