Has anyone used the wax method of finishing scales? It was described in "Finishing scales using wax".
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Has anyone used the wax method of finishing scales? It was described in "Finishing scales using wax".
I am assuming you are talking about the "Candle Wax" routine in the Library
Finishing scales using wax - Straight Razor Place Wiki
Most everyone that I have talked with that uses wax (As the actual finish) of any type uses thier own mix of Natural Bee's wax and Lemon oil and it is used warm too hot and only on woods that are fairly tight grained.. That is the only system I have tried myself...
I use hard carnuaba wax on a wheel to finish wood scales or pipes.
Pure hard carnauba tends to waterspot IME.
I've not used it for scales, but for newly built furniture I've used a mix of shellac, denatured alcohol and warm bees wax buffed into the surface. Gives a nice, deep antique finish to wood.
I picked up a gallon can of 1960's commercial bowling alley wax this fall. I planned to use it on tool handles but wonder how it would work on scales? It is likely a carnauba blend.
I've used Renwax on oily wood - African Blackwood, for example.
Would anyone know the ratios for the oil/wax mix. ThanksQuote:
Originally Posted by gssixgun
I have a bees wax with eucalyptus oil I have used for years from when I was wood turning and still find it works great as a natural sealer
I have bees wax and a couple oils would work with it i just am not sure of the ratios for mixing the 2. There are plenty of threads stating thier use but nothing on how to make it
Your end result on how the wood finishs is all in the prepwork,I take wood down to 800 grit than make a slurry of almond oil and Rottonstone (tripoli)burnish the wood until it gets quite warm with the slurry and a soft cloth.
Wipe down well than I use multiple coats of renwax,Have used beeswax in the past,but ren works well for me.
You can buy pre-mixed beeswax in liquid form.
You just cannot replicate the old world look of fine hardwoods with polys and plastics,JMO
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Eddy mine is premixed item
I will try & remember to take a photo of it tonight when I get home
edit: just googled and found it LOL
this is what I use works great on multiple materials
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The Original "True Blue" Australian Leather Seal !
This beeswax is ideal for waterproofing, conditioning and protecting not only leatherwork but timber and even your car dashboard. When applied, it seals and protects against staining and inhibits mould growth in addition to generally making things look better!
For leather products, it does not attack stitching and allows leather to stretch. Leather Seal is a 100% natural organic product with a whiff of Aussie Eucalyptus oil. Weight 100 g (3½ oz).
Very interesting. I have a leather product by Gilly Stephenson's that is beeswax mixed with orange oil. Might have to give it a shot on a bit of wood and see how it goes. Thanks for your help
Have used it,not on leather but it works well on polished wood.Quote:
Originally Posted by eddy79
