On Sep 24, 12:54*pm, "woodstuff" wrote:

*which scotch-brite pad do you use? *I have been using the brown one with my
random orbital sander and follow with Johnson's paste wax. *I no longer use
WD-40 as I used to, but maybe I should...

Typically, I use these:

http://www.scotch-brite.com/wps/port...s&lang=e n_US

But ... I presume one could get by with their "non-scratch" version:

http://www.scotch-brite.com/wps/port...s&lang=e n_US

WD is frowned upon in many circles -- largely because it does a
MILLION things fairly well, but NOTHING exceptionally well.

According to its MSDS, though, it's basically a blend of mineral
spirits and a petroleum distillate, as a lubricant.

For my money (I do a lot of wrenching on bicycles), it serves as an
excellent cleaner, and a mediocre lubricant (read: rather light-
weight, and not terribly long-lasting).