Buildeazy accepts no responsibility for any injury to any person occurring while using or undertaking this project or any other Buildeazy project, either directly or indirectly. I think any furniture wax will do the job. This is a liquid wood wax that is very viscous. The odor isnt too strong, so its unlikely to make more than the immediate area smell. I have also been using Butcher's paste wax- alot. "Leon" wrote in I put Johnson's Paste Wax on nearly everything. protect metal from rust for years. They were also selling some more expensive stuff. I will see how it goes if I get time to reload them today. Pour some of the liquid wax onto a section of your floor, and use the mop to rub it in. Remove dirt, dust, and other debris with a microfiber cloth. I was really pleased with how professional and natural the wood looked after application and buffing. Now I can't find it. Its ideal for surfaces that may be exposed to water but wont take a lot of physical abuse. Its. Just asking as Ive used johnsons and cooked off the solvents before mixing. Your surfaces will look beautiful and polished once the product is dried and buffed. makes the wood slide around easier. I don't like cooking off the solvents in JPW because it stinks. participate. Just ordered two more cans to put up on a shelf in the workshop. As such, each can will last quite a long time. It. I recommend using a rag and some elbow grease to rub this into your wood surfaces. appearing. Wax can trap dust and dirt, so I recommend cleaning your surfaces with a soft cloth about once a week. Its made predominantly of carnauba wax, which offers heavy protection from physical damage, including scratches. This is due to the fact that wax penetrates deeply into the layers of the wood.Even when it has been removed, it is worth noting that the furniture may still retain a different quality.Wax Is Susceptible To Heat DamageSomething else you should be aware of is that wax is susceptible to heat damage. Besides protecting water and physical damage, it keeps your wood safe from UV damage, so your project wont fade from sunlight and look newer for longer. Once the wax dries, you can buff with a cloth or a floor buffer for a clean, professional look. Maybe Johnson is going to that. Wood wax wont last forever, so you will need to maintain the surface and reapply every so often. Add a small amount of wax and gently tumble. It doesnt offer as professional of an appearance as some other waxes, but its great for those looking for more of a, My favorite thing about this wax is that it, . When I went to another local Ace the clerk knew nothing about that, but fortunately that store still had some cans on the shelf. Become an UNLIMITED member and get it all: searchable online archive of every issue, how-to videos, Complete Illustrated Guide to Woodworking digital series, print magazine, e-newsletter, and more. You also get six wax sticks that are ideal for filling in gouges. Give it a go. I recommend rubbing in the direction of the grain for the best penetration and protection. It leaves a beautiful matte finish behind once it is dried and buffed, so its an excellent option for making furniture look fresh without leaving too much of a glossy, manufactured appearance. It contains carnauba wax, which is very hard and durable. BuildEazy is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. , so it may end up costing you more in the long run. The ingredients used to make the wood wax you choose will determine its ease of application, protective ability, and the safety of using it. A single canister will likely last through many projects. I recommend wearing a mask or a respirator while you apply it to avoid inhaling the vapors. Get complete site access to video workshops, digital plans library, online archive, and more, plus the print magazine. I use it to protect my cast iron (table saw, band saw, jointer, lathebed etc) and no rust in > 15 yrs on most of the above (the jointer is new). Its easy to get out of the can and onto a cloth, and it. Just lightly warm the bullets. I bought some Trewax before I saw the above post, it's useless greasy stuff. Make for this specific It barely lightens the appearance of wood and doesnt cause any discoloration. Exposure to water and spray-on furniture polishers and cleaners will deteriorate the wax more rapidly, so avoid cleaning too often with any kind of moisture. They have a paste wax and a bowling alley wax. >HERE< for details. . Anything that does NOThave silicone What's this I hear about no more Johnson's Paste wax?R. You guys aren't using nearly enough Johnson's Paste Wax if you have cans that are fifteen to fifty years old. You can melt it on with a hair dryer and it seems to soak in and work pretty well. As such, each can will last quite a long time. It has some odor to it, and you shouldnt inhale the vapors while youre applying it. It dries quickly enough to finish your project without hours of waiting, as would be required with many varnishes that need to cure. You will need to work this into the grain with some elbow grease, as it, from sun exposure. Heres my Minwax can on right that is 35-40yrs old (price tag on that says I paid $5.59). Many varnishes contain volatile organic compounds and require safety gear and adequate ventilation during the application. I was in wal-mart last night. Id expect this to last through a handful of medium-sized projects before needing to be replaced. Don't leave a hunk of 2x4 laying on the tables overnight or it may also cause rust. A buddy needed some wax, the Johnson's was close at hand, so that's the one I gave him. Its much simpler to spread, and it soaks into wood more readily, requiring fewer additives. An all-natural wood wax with simple, innocuous ingredients, like the Daddy Vans All Natural Unscented Beeswax Furniture Polish, is best for food safety. . You can use a rag to rub some out of the can and then into the grain on your project, but it takes more time to get the wax onto the rag. Conversely, all-natural ingredients can make your product safe to use without a mask, around children and pets, and even on surfaces that contact food. I just purchased an expensive coffee table. It's kinda weird to be the same age as old people. Its affordable, relatively easy to apply, and keeps wood safe from physical damage, water, and UV radiation. Paste wax on a variety of other things. Its more of a, . JPW will evaporate with time to This is a rather hard paste wax, so its a bit more challenging to apply than some other thinner formulas. They can help maintain the health of your wood and reduce the time between reapplications. It, . Looks like it's a lot cheaper. at all. Once dry, buff the surface with a clean cloth to your desired finish. will dissolve JPW even if . You can use a soft cloth or even a dense brush to spread this over the surface, but rubbing it in is ideal for the best penetration. A wax may appear cheaper, but if it comes in smaller quantities, has significantly less coverage, or offers little protection and requires you to reapply more often, the total cost may be higher over time. This wax comes in 1-pound cans that are about average in price. I have tried different ratios, but it won't stay in the grooves and smears over everything else. REGISTER before you can post, view all the pictures,see all threads Looks like JPW, feels like JPW, smells like JPWworks as well as JPW. IF Food safety is important if you plan to use your wood wax on cutting boards, cups, plates, or other surfaces that come in contact with food. This is a thick paste wax that you can apply with a cloth. If you dont choose a clear wax that will simply protect your project and give it a light luster, matching the color to your existing wood or selecting a color that you know youll enjoy is very important. I also have a dehumidifier in my small basement shop that really helps keep rust away. Moisten the sponge with water before use. . I picked up some Minwax night before last and made a batch of 45/45/10 by volume. I found that it took longer to get a nice, even coat, but the end result looked great. Just depends on how fast you want the solvent carrier to evaporate when you put it on. This formula contains wood conditioners, which make it ideal for restorative projects. , but it dissipates in about an hour. As such, you shouldnt use this on cutting boards or other surfaces that may come in contact with food or beverages. Both work great for everything from machine tops to woodturnings. Katzco makes a variety of tools and finishes to make home repairs straightforward and approachable for beginners. I thought I'd try the wax rings as they are cheap and I buy them all the time anyway. From what I hear, paste wax is recommended. It does slightly change the woods appearance, so its not ideal if you want an invisible finish. I believe it should be solid, very much like shoe polish (if you go back that far). , so your project wont fade from sunlight and look newer for longer. , but the end result is worth it, in my opinion. It will leave a bit of an odor behind, but it dissipates reasonably quickly. The last thing you want to do is conceal that with a colored wax that doesnt maintain the woods standard coloration. I think the stuff reproduces in the can, because I've used it a lot, but I've still got about half a can of wax left. Carnauba oil is natural and food-safe, but the constituents used to make it easier to apply often mean the wood wax isnt suitable for use around food surfaces. It penetrates and dries in just a few minutes, so youll be ready to buff very shortly after you finishing rubbing this wax onto your work. If youre finishing a wood floor with wood wax, using area rugs and carpets can help limit physical damage. In fact, you can apply wax over almost any wood finish, including oil, varnish, stain, as well as paint.That being said, you will want to ensure that you designate a patch of wood as a test area.This will ensure that you like and are happy with the result before you commit to waxing over the whole surface of stained wood.This is a much safer option to establish whether you like the look of the furniture once it has been waxed, as opposed to waxing the whole thing and needing to replace the furniture because you dont like the look of it.Generally speaking, applying a fresh coat of wax to your wooden furniture will help to improve the appearance of your wooden furniture.Not only does wax help to retain the character of the piece, but it also restores the look of worn, scuffed or scratched areas that make your wooden pieces of furniture look as if they are in desperate need of some TLC. Wax is thick, which makes it challenging to spread evenly and rub into your woods grain. This will ensure that you achieve a very shiny finish without too much hassle. Just catch Mama gone first and open the windows Minwax has the same solvent (approx 60-70%) as Johnson's Paste Wax (plus something called Solvent Red 7, but there is less than 1% of this.They don't list the wax that is used, but Johnson's uses Paraffinic wax and carnauba wax. Common solvents, such used in spray oils, etc. I found that buffing the surface after the wax dried left a beautiful, professional-looking finish. Start your 14-day FREE trial - and get building! Water protection can help your project look newer for more extended periods, and it can reduce the chance of rot and mold growth. I also use it as a topcoat on most projects. Youll end up putting more effort into getting this to penetrate your project than most other waxes. Most wood waxes leave a natural-looking finish on your wood, whereas some varnishes are overly glossy. You can sometimes control the finish a bit by altering how long you buff, but I recommend choosing a wax with a finish you desire so you dont have to focus too much on getting the right amount of luster on your projects. However, its not ideal if you dont want to darken your project by several shades. This isnt always the case, but if youre looking for a quick application, choosing a wax with less coverage per unit will generally be better for your purposes. Glad the information is proving useful as well as interesting. spray can. Re-applying wood wax is more straightforward than varnishes because you dont need to sand the surface before use. , but it can keep your wood looking new if you reapply every so often. However, you can quickly fix mistakes when applying or buffing. Is it OK to copy projects from the magazine? JavaScript is disabled. . You can usually use wood waxes on other materials, including metal, marble, and concrete. Ensure you have a rag nearby to. Is there an alternative that works the same as JPW? subject to getting "tacky" when handled. 1969 D-35, J12 65M, D-18SS, D12-28, D-28SS Amazon Custom, Pete Seeger J12 SO Baritone, Grand J112-16GTE, CEO-7, D12-35 50th Anniversary, 00 12-String Custom, D-21 Special, D-28 Authentic 1937, OME cherry. That the clerk I spoke to in the first Ace happened to have known about the information from her distributer was pure luck. Howard makes a wide range of protective finishes for various materials, including wood, leather, and metal. I cannot imagine that anyone has done any studies to show any particular paste wax superior to another on machinery surfaces. This is a thick wax that can be a bit challenging to rub into a wood surface. The finish it provides is lustrous. This page was generated at 09:36 AM. Never had it flake either. The only thing they all had was Minwax! Your surfaces will look beautiful and polished once the product is dried and buffed. Slather some on and enjoy the relative peace of mind that you've slowed down moisture's inevitable attack on your tools. Also, do not use all caps nor all lower case. I also wonder about turtle wax if the carunba content is what we are after they should both work. You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post. . It will also remove water stains and cover small scratches on older projects. Touch of Oranges has several product lines, all aimed at finishing, protecting, and restoring wood projects. I've never used it on wood, but is has been the go to for me (and many other woodworkers) for a long time for waxing cast iron tables on stationary woodworking equipment and the soles of planes. I keep reading about Hi - I have a problem. - I think this is perfect for more expensive and rare woods like teak or mahogany that dont call for an overly glossy finish. However, you can get excellent coverage with enough effort, so its likely to last through many projects. Its likely to last through many finishing projects. However, I think the price is worth it if youre looking for a safe wood wax. . As you rub a wood wax into your workpiece, it fills in small crevices, virtually repairing scratches immediately. You can rub it in with a cloth, and the thick formula means the cleanup will be a breeze. For further instruction on applying wood wax effectively with a rag, refer to this video: Refinishing floors is most easily done with liquid wax and a sponge mop. Dan's interest in woodworking began while watching his dad build furniture in a pieced-together home workshop. Ive gently passed a propane torch flame over the wax in my paste wax can to do the same thing. Dug up this thread in a search, as I'm using Minwax. You will need to ensure that a fresh application of wax is applied to your furniture at least once a year.That being said, there are also plenty of advantages to waxing that you should research before you make your decision if you are interested in the process. Plus tips, advice, and special offers from Fine Woodworking. Yesterday I picked up a can at Ace Hardware. For every complex problem there is a solution that is clear, simple, and wrong. Ace hardware in my area (Oregon Coast) stocks JPW. For my current batch of 45/45/10, I used 'Butcher's Boston Polish Paste Wax' simply because I had a full can on hand ($.50 from a yard sale). Its, that you can match to your wood type, but my favorite is the neutral hue. However, it contains less wax than paste options, so the, This formula contains wood conditioners, which make it, . . You. The turpentine of the Lundmark's actually smells nice in the shop. Never was necessary to mix it with anything, boil it or anything else. Used properly JPW will form a coating that will Yeah, $24.98 for a $8.99 normal price What a deal! Its more of a matte finish than a glossy one, so it will make your pieces look naturally beautiful rather than polished. Eventually I think most people migrate to Top Cote. I bought the can of Johnsons about 10-15 yrs ago on the left. Besides protecting water and physical damage, it. . Been using JPW for almost 60 years as a floor polish and never had problems with it becoming sticky, greasy or anything else. They color in the wood to match its natural tint, so scratch marks and scuffs will be masked before being filled in with wax. Go to a local auto parts store and get some paste wax. It works great. Both oil and wax create a hydrophobic environment, so the wood theyre applied to will be naturally water-resistant. Google it! Registering will also stop those annoying popup link ads from Nor may you transmit it or store it in any other website or other form of electronic retrieval system. However, a little bit goes a long way if youre willing to put in the work to rub it into the grain. I've tried some pricier, high carnuba content waxes for this purpose but Johnsons always outshines them all. It comes in a 6-ounce can and is expensive. However, its very thick and challenging to apply, and it doesnt soak into wood readily. Libron is good, smells nice, but You can use the markers to hide the exposed edge of veneers, but remember to be careful not to overapply, especially to thin end grain that can soak up color rapidly. COMPETITION / CHALLENGE 2022 I dipped about 20 boolits, did'nt want to mess up a whole cookie sheet full again. In my youth, now SO long ago, my Mom used Johnson`s paste wax on our hardwood floors & I recall coming home from school to be greeted with the smell of Johnson`s pw permeating the house. I switched to Howard and really like it. Cleaning the surface you intend to treat before applying wood wax will always lead to a better-looking finish. It will also. Applying it and waiting for a day or two will offer a scratch-resistant finish to any surface. I have tried Trewax as Johnson's Paste Wax isn't available in the UK. Waxes containing orange oil or olive oil will require less effort on your part and make your job easier. It comes in 1-pound cans that are very affordable, and it offers excellent coverage. You can use this around pets and children, on cutting boards and countertops, and anywhere else without worrying about how safe it is. Minwax is a highly trusted and respected name in the woodworking industry known for its wood stains, finishes, and application products. , so its not ideal for restoration projects or pieces that will be exposed to constant sunlight. Its far easier to reapply wood wax than it is to sand and then refinish a damaged piece. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Try Butchers bowling alley paste wax. , but it penetrates deep into the wood and, to your projects. and more time enjoying the beautiful finish it adds to your projects. The oils in this formula naturally repel water, so your projects will be protected from liquids. I've also used Boshield T-9 (?) This provides the natural matte or satin appearance that many woodworkers look for in a finish, but it also protects your wood from physical damage. If you want to shine your floors any of them will do. For a can of wax that is drying out you can add some mineral spirits or naptha to soften it up. The most easily applied waxes also contain oils that make them less dense and more effortless to use. , so its suitable for making projects look new without appearing overworked. Looking for an Australian alternative to Minwax/Johnson paste wax. Could be a good find. Click Here if you're interested in a good,inexpensive website host. Many woodworkers, including myself, prefer to treat their projects with wood wax rather than other protective coatings. Some include natural ingredients that darken or lighten the shade, while others have stains or other pigments that change the hue. I think this is. , so proper safety gear is required at all times. Repairing the surface beforehand will leave a more uniform, polished look afterward. I love the limited shine that this wax brings to wood. All logos and trade names are the property of their respective owners. if youre willing to reapply more often than a thick paste wax. I'm glad I came across this thread. We have created these special content collections organized to give you a deep dive into a range of topics that matter.