Cast Iron Waxes....... - Woodworking Talk

mdlbldrmatt135 · 04-21-2009, 09:07 AM

Has anyone used Butcher's bowling alley wax? I'm having a hard time finding the Johnsons......

http://www.bwccompany.com/bowlingalley.html

cabinetman · 04-21-2009, 09:23 AM

If you want to buy JPW, you can usually find it at a grocery store in the home cleaning section. Several retail hardware stores also sell it, like Ace and True-Value.

mdlbldrmatt135 · 04-21-2009, 09:33 AM

I've tried the wally world and the other local supermarket... Nada...
The local hardware store stocks the Butchers.......

Rick C. · 04-21-2009, 10:03 AM

I got JPW at Lowes

cabinetman · 04-21-2009, 10:17 AM

FWIW, I don't use wax on surfaces that come in contact with wood. To that I might add that those waxed surfaces turn the results of machined wood into airborne material that gets disseminated throughout the shop.

**Leo G** · 04-21-2009, 10:55 AM

Funny, I've been waxing my machines for 20 years without a problem. Currently using White Diamond Butchers wax. I was using Trewax but found it a bit to hard in the can, tougg to get it on the rag. The WD is a good wax.

johnv51 · 04-21-2009, 02:35 PM

I found my last couple of cans at the BORG.

gregL · 04-21-2009, 02:40 PM

I've been waxing all of my metal tools... table saw, planer, jointer, drill press, band saw, etc for 40+ years. It greatly enhances how easy the wood glides over the tool top and most certainly helps protect the metal from moisture and potential rust. NEVER have I had any problems whatsoever.

GeorgeC · 04-21-2009, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnv51

I found my last couple of cans at the BORG.

What is a BORG?

I assume that JPW is Johnson's Paste Wax???

G

johnv51 · 04-21-2009, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeorgeC

What is a BORG?

I assume that JPW is Johnson's Paste Wax???

G

JPW = Johnson's Paste Wax

BORG = Big Orange Retail Giant (Home Depot)