Wax does not offer much protection, although I use it on most of my
projects after the finish has cured for a month or so. I use
Johnson's Paste wax. For your project, I suggest a clear finish such
as tung oil or Danish oil applied with a rag. This kind of finish is
best when several coats are applied, waiting increasing longer between
coats. Be aware of spontaneous combustion and be careful about proper
rag disposal. After the last coat, wait a couple months and then you
can apply wax and buff to a low sheen. Reapply the wax every year.

On 30 Oct 2004 15:26:16 -0700, (Trent D. Sanders)
wrote:

I'm refinishing an old maple table. I've sanded it down to bare wood
and applied a maple stain. But I don't know where to go from here.
Don't want to use an epoxy or anything like that. What did the people
use before epoxy [table is about 70 years old].?

What wax or ? should I use to restore its original finish? Would
appreciate an e-mail reply to

Thanks,

Trent D. Sanders