I guess some type of wax? Car wax like Turtle Wax or something
special? Thanks.

There are specific-purpose products for this ("Top-Kote" is one) but
Johnson's paste wax works just fine.

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I guess some type of wax? Car wax like Turtle Wax or something
special? Thanks.

"Tim and Steph" wrote in message
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There are specific-purpose products for this ("Top-Kote" is one) but
Johnson's paste wax works just fine.

wrote in message
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I guess some type of wax? Car wax like Turtle Wax or something
special? Thanks.


Another option is just to ball up a piece of wax paper and scrub the
tabletop with that.

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I guess some type of wax? Car wax like Turtle Wax or something
special? Thanks.

Do not use car wax. Many contain silicones that will get on the wood and
make finishing a nightmare.

Depending on circumstances, Johnson's Paste Wax my be enough. For more
sever climates, Topcote, Bosehield T-9 are good. Any dealer in woodworking
supplies will have what you need. www.leevalley.com and www.woodcraft.com
both carry the products

If you have rust already, Top Saver is the best product for removing it.
Easy to use and works fast. Amazingly fast.

I use WD-40. A light spray followed by a rubdown with a dry cloth to remove
any excess that might transfer to wood being cut. WD-40 is exceptional at
preventing rust. My saw is in a somewhat damp area of a basement and using
WD-40 prevents any rust for me. I've had my saw outside and a sprinkle of
rain comes up and wets the surface - a quick spray and rubdown prevents any
rusting.

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I guess some type of wax? Car wax like Turtle Wax or something
special? Thanks.

Google for rec.woodworking newsgroup as it has been discussed to death
there. DON'T use car wax, possible silicone will cause problems
finishing. Johnson's wax is often suggested as is Top Coat spray.

On 1 Jan 2006 23:04:39 -0800, wrote:

I guess some type of wax? Car wax like Turtle Wax or something
special? Thanks.

"Tim and Steph" wrote in message
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There are specific-purpose products for this ("Top-Kote" is one) but
Johnson's paste wax works just fine.

wrote in message
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I guess some type of wax? Car wax like Turtle Wax or something
special? Thanks.


Paste car wax, It also helps the wood slide along. I got the wax idea from
a cabinet maker, he always putting wax on the table. If I am doing any
large amount of sawing I wax mine including the melamine extension and out
feed table.

Baby Powder, or talc is cheap and protects the table without leaving
film or residue.


On Mon, 02 Jan 2006 12:08:54 GMT, "Tim and Steph" wrote:

There are specific-purpose products for this ("Top-Kote" is one) but
Johnson's paste wax works just fine.

wrote in message
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I guess some type of wax? Car wax like Turtle Wax or something
special? Thanks.

On 1 Jan 2006 23:04:39 -0800, wrote:

I guess some type of wax? Car wax like Turtle Wax or something
special? Thanks.

I use Johnson's Paste wax (buy it at Lowes, HD, WalMart or Ace
hardware). Car wax may contain silicates which is not good for a cast
iron table saw top. A small-wattage light bulb under the table will
help prevent rust too.

Phisherman wrote:
I guess some type of wax? Car wax like Turtle Wax or something
special? Thanks.

I use Johnson's Paste wax (buy it at Lowes, HD, WalMart or Ace
hardware). Car wax may contain silicates which is not good for a cast
iron table saw top. A small-wattage light bulb under the table will
help prevent rust too.


Car wax won't damage tablesaw tops. The problem with silicates is that they
have a bad effect on the workpiece when you attempt to finish it. So it damages
your wood, not your saw.

I use Johnson's Paste Wax on mine.



--
Mortimer Schnerd, RN

VE

On Mon, 02 Jan 2006 15:05:46 GMT, "HarryS"
wrote:

I use WD-40. A light spray followed by a rubdown with a dry cloth to remove
any excess that might transfer to wood being cut. WD-40 is exceptional at
preventing rust. My saw is in a somewhat damp area of a basement and using
WD-40 prevents any rust for me. I've had my saw outside and a sprinkle of
rain comes up and wets the surface - a quick spray and rubdown prevents any
rusting.

I use WD-40 as well and wipe it off with paint thinner in the Spring.
Gary
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