Dan
Using wax when sanding, especially on the lower grits, can certainly speed
things up. Sometimes I apply it to the wood in areas of torn grain,
sometimes to the paper itself. It can be a help in both power and hand
sanding. I suspect that any paste wax would be fine, however I use a mix of
beeswax, mineral oil, and vegetable oil, the same wax I use as a finish in
some cases. Remmeber that using a wax in the higher grits may interfere with
some finishes.

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God bless and safe turning
Darrell Feltmate
Truro, NS Canada
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