Wax For Table Saw Top

Wax your table saw not only to keep it looking its best but to help reduce oxidation reduce friction and to maximize performance.

Wax for table saw top.

But stay away from paste waxes for cars because many contain silicone oil for better shine and water repellence. I use turtle wax. Be sure to follow the directions on the canister if you re still unsure. It is really slick after i apply it to my table saw s top.

I use 409 spray with a 5 gallon bucket lid and soak my saw blades for about an hour to get the sap and crap off the blades. After that all you need to do is buff it out. A coat of wax seals and protects metal surfaces and reduces the chances of oxidation. I actually like it more because it has less solvent in it and it is a bit firmer.

This simple thing can really save your tablesaw top and make your job as a woodworker so much easier. Polish the surface with a cotton cloth. It takes about 10 minutes. An alternative is to apply white talcum powder rubbed in vigorously once a week with a blackboard eraser.

If you can t find johnson paste wax at your big box look near the wood stains minwax makes a very comparable version. You ll see the wax create a white waxy layer on top of your saw. I have just acquired a table saw and in the manufacturer s manual it suggests using talcam powder as an alternative to paste wax. You can also see how i do this in the video below.

I got another tip that i got from a reader in wood magazine. You can also make your own using boiled linseed oil some wax and a double boiler. Apply a liberal coating of paste wax to all of the surfaces including the table miter gauge slots fence and the fence guide strip. Use a scotch bright pad and a razor blade to polish and scrape away any deposits of glue rust or any other residue.

If you want to make the tabletops on your stationary machinery table saw bandsaw jointer etc slicker use paste wax. Walrus oil wood wax 3 oz can fda food safe cutting board wax and board cream.