Q:
Is there any reason to apply more than one coat of wax over a finish?
Keith Patterson, Dearborn, MI
A:
No. One Coat is all you need. Although wax provides a little more water resistance to a finish like shellac, its main benefit is the sheen and tactile surface it leaves behind. It just invites a touch. To maintain its appeal, just put down a fresh coat over the old one once a year.
Fine Woodworking Recommended Products
Waterlox Original
Versatile wiping varnish is easy to apply and great for both satin and gloss finishes.
Diablo ‘SandNet’ Sanding Discs
While Diablo’s SandNet disks perform similarly to conventional paper abrasives in terms of material removal and surface prep (with some exceptions at the lower grits), they make keeping your work surface and work area clean much easier, thanks to the great dust collection possible with them.
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