I've heard folks talk about the importance of waxing the top of their scroll saws so material will slid over it easily. I was wondering about polishing the tool marks.
I recently bought a 25 year old Hawk, and the finish on the table seems a little rough compared with the iron tops on my table and band saws. Now I'm pretty sure the finish is as "came from the factory" and it has nothing to do with the saws' age. My question is: Is polishing the tool marks out to the table top of any value? Would I gain anything, other than a shiny top, from polishing it? Thanks for sharing your wisdom. Jim