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   JohnWW | Mar 04, 2004 10:53pm | #1

   Ron,

   Pam would be messy, short lived, and possibly create finishing problems, it is becoming popular to use on bandsaw blades however, but the requirements there are quite different. 

   Most woodworkers use a hard wax, it works well with no apparent downsides.  Furniture wax, applied soft and buffed down is commonly used.  Using a wad of wax paper to buff the tables is a simple convenient and fast method.  I've often used a block of paraffin wax by just scribbling it on the tables and fences.  In a commercial product, Top Cote works well, but doesn't seem to last all that long or work better than a wax.

   John W.

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   woodaddic1 | Mar 04, 2004 11:52pm | #2

   Ron,

   I have been using crumpled up wax paper for almost two years now with great results.  I try and stick with the name brand stuff, Reynolds, as it seems to be a bit better.  Get your machine tops as clean as you can and then just crumple up the paper and start rubbing.  It really doesn't take much at all.  After a while I can tell certain areas lose their protection and all I do is hit those specific areas really quick.  Seems to work great and it is definitely cost effective. 

   Ryan 

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   numbfinger | Mar 05, 2004 02:38am | #3

   I've just been buying carnuba wax in small tubs from the local hardware store. Slap it on and buff it off by hand. The boards almost push themselves across the table.

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   chrisindiana | Mar 05, 2004 02:53am | #4

   I have used Top Cote for several years. I have been very happy with it.

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   Curtis | Mar 05, 2004 03:46am | #5

   Hello

   I use johnsons floor wax, but I just ran into a product called dyna glide. its far better than top coat. I buy it from http://www.magnate.net/  at $12.00 a can its a bit pricey but its the best stuff Ive found.C.A.G.

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   TomFerreira | Mar 05, 2004 04:02am | #6

   I use baby powder and apply it with a black board eraser.

   TDF

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   SEBDESN | Mar 05, 2004 05:46am | #7

   Johnsons paste wax,   for 35 years....Cheep, fast and good...

   Bud

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   billballeza | Mar 06, 2004 12:40am | #11

   Ditto.. Johnson's paste wax.

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   gdavis62 | Mar 05, 2004 05:50am | #8

   Renaissance genuine carnauba paste wax.  It is the best, though very expensive.

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   TomT226 | Mar 05, 2004 03:01pm | #9

   Dri-coat or Top-coat.

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   Ricky_Yu | Mar 05, 2004 03:33pm | #10

   I use Top Coat but when it's gone, I'll go to paste wax. While the Top Coat has worked well for me, I think it's just too specialized whereas wax is a lot more versatile--I use it in finishing and fitting of pieces as well as tool maintenance. Although the spray can doesn't take up much room, space is a consideration and every little bit helps. Also, Top Coat isn't cheap, and that's another factor.

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    RANGERP75R | Mar 06, 2004 08:31pm | #12

    ron

       Top-cote for long periods when I know a machine won't see much use as a scroll-saw, spindle sander, etc. Wax on the fast-movers (TS, BS, jointer, planer, etc.) Quick to apply and polish for heavy use.

    sarge..jt

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