On Sun, 6 Jul 2008 20:39:40 -0700 (PDT), KC wrote:

Is there a better lube for wood-on-wood, one that will not absorb into
the wood or stain it?

Don't use soap as a lubricant, it's so 18th century.

Use a 21st century product such as clear silicone grease:
http://www.drillspot.com/products/42...lide_Lubricant

If that link doesn't work for you:
http://tinyurl.com/5g9oeu