"Billy Smith" wrote in message
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I'm looking for a good paste wax to use on my cast-iron
table saw top. I found a thread from a couple years ago
that said that Johnson's paste wax was the best, but is
no longer manufactured. A specialty product called TopCote
works but is expensive.

I started to buy some Turtle Wax today but stopped because
the directions said to apply it with a wet rag (rust hazard).

Anybody have a recommendation for a good, readily
available wax for this purpose?


While TopCote looks expensive, I have only used 3 cans of it since 1989. I
live in humid Houston so it does get tested. Keep in mind to put on at
least 2 liberally heavy coats to start and as time goes by you can use it
less and less. Now I use it to simply slick up the surface, which is what
it was originally intended for. I discovered that it also kept the rest
away. And, it is simple to use. Spray it on, wipe it off if you want. I
never wipe it off any more.