Thread: Question about wax finishes

Going to the local hardware stores I've seen several types of wax finish. Everything from "wax" paste to wax mixed with orange oil. So the question is, what is your favorite/most used wax finish?

I don't use mixed waxes. If im finishing with just wax it is carnauba for turnings or newer looking items or bee's wax for atlatls, bows, spears and the such.

I use paste wax for the ways on my lathe and tables on my tools.

-G

Typically waxes are put on over an oil finish, although a hard wax like pure carnauba can be buffed on alone.

Not sure here if you are asking what wax to use on top of a "finish" or if you are asking if a wax and oil mixture can be used "as the finish"... Also we are talking about for razor scales I am assuming?????

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Not sure here if you are asking what wax to use on top of a "finish" or if you are asking if a wax and oil mixture can be used "as the finish"... Also we are talking about for razor scales I am assuming?????

Sorry for the confusion (I'm a bit confused myself), I was thinking what kind of wax would you use on top of a finish. And yes, scales and/or brush handle.

On top of the finish I use only Renaissance Wax now.. it is rather expensive but it goes a long long way...
Before using that, I used plain old Johnson Paste wax in the big yellow can.