Get your mind out of the gutter!

I started putting screw-lube (paraffin?) on my screws before using them
(from Rockler). Wow!! Huge difference. They go in like butter now. No
more breaking the heads off of screws (this was not intended to be a buy
better screws thread, so...) I use it every time now.

Just a little tip to those in the dark and a big Why didn't anyone tell me?
to everyone else!

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(Featuring a NEW look)

You could'a checked the archives... Tom

In hardwoods I use bar soap, the excess washes off easily and does not
prevent finishes from adhering to the wood.

Don Dando


"stoutman" .@. wrote in message
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Get your mind out of the gutter!

I started putting screw-lube (paraffin?) on my screws before using them
(from Rockler). Wow!! Huge difference. They go in like butter now. No
more breaking the heads off of screws (this was not intended to be a buy
better screws thread, so...) I use it every time now.

Just a little tip to those in the dark and a big Why didn't anyone tell
me?
to everyone else!

--
Stoutman
http://www.garagewoodworks.com/index.htm
(Featuring a NEW look)

"Don Dando" wrote

In hardwoods I use bar soap, the excess washes off easily and does not
prevent finishes from adhering to the wood.

This has the reputation for drawing moisture from the wood to the screw.

Jeff G

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"Jeff Gorman" wrote in message
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"Don Dando" wrote

In hardwoods I use bar soap, the excess washes off easily and does not
prevent finishes from adhering to the wood.

This has the reputation for drawing moisture from the wood to the screw.

Not to mention the soap has a lot of moisture in it to begin with.

"Don Dando" wrote in message
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In hardwoods I use bar soap, the excess washes off easily and does not
prevent finishes from adhering to the wood.

However bar soap has a lot of water in it and causes screws to rust.

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You got a local farmer's market? Buy some beeswax from the honey seller
and dip the screws in when it's hot melted.

Pretty great website, for what you can do and what you have done, that ought
to teach folks about budget and all possibilities. It doesn't take much, well
done.

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Alex - "newbie_neander" woodworker
cravdraa_at-yahoo_dot-com
not my site: http://www.e-sword.net/

Pretty great website, for what you can do and what you have done, that
ought
to teach folks about budget and all possibilities. It doesn't take much,
well
done.

Thank you!




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cravdraa_at-yahoo_dot-com
not my site: http://www.e-sword.net/

I use beeswax too, but it was a PITA to have to melt it
all the time. I figured out that if I added some Mineral
Spirits to the melted wax, then let it cool, I'd never need
to melt it again. It doesn't take much MS so add just a
little then cool. If it's too stiff, keep reheating & adding
a bit more till you're happy with it. Mine is about the
consistency of room temp (70 degrees) butter.

This mixture also works just great on my boots instead
of buying the pricey SnowSeal.

Art

"AAvK" wrote in message news:9LcJf.15810$eR.8800@fed1read03...
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Stoutman
http://www.garagewoodworks.com/index.htm
(Featuring a NEW look)

You got a local farmer's market? Buy some beeswax from the honey seller
and dip the screws in when it's hot melted.

Pretty great website, for what you can do and what you have done, that ought
to teach folks about budget and all possibilities. It doesn't take much, well
done.

--
Alex - "newbie_neander" woodworker
cravdraa_at-yahoo_dot-com
not my site: http://www.e-sword.net/

On Fri, 17 Feb 2006 19:51:52 -0800, Wood Butcher opined:

This mixture also works just great on my boots instead
of buying the pricey SnowSeal.

There are hobbyists who make their own perfumes, lotions and soaps. The
suppliers for that hobby sell lanolin in jugs. Add some lanolin to your
beeswax boot sealer. You can also use the extra lanolin to soothe your
face after trying unusual methods of shaving. 8-#

You can play around with the solvent mix in your screw-wax tub. I started
with mineral oil, then lightened it up with this and that 'til I got the
consistency I like. Or, stick with the mineral oil and add a few drops of
Ronsonol every few weeks.

Bolts get a taste of propane torch, then get rubbed on the Gulfwax chunk.


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"stoutman" wrote in message

Get your mind out of the gutter!

My screws come pre-lubed.

(Now, get your mind out of the gutter ...)

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Last update: 12/13/05

"stoutman" .@. wrote in message
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Get your mind out of the gutter!

I started putting screw-lube (paraffin?) on my screws before using them
(from Rockler). Wow!! Huge difference. They go in like butter now. No
more breaking the heads off of screws (this was not intended to be a buy
better screws thread, so...) I use it every time now.

Just a little tip to those in the dark and a big Why didn't anyone tell
me? to everyone else!

We expected that you might have read at least one book on woodworking, where
this procedure is always mentioned. Old boys used to lube a nail. Often
kept a reservoir of wax in the handle for it.

Wax or oil are good choices, soap used to be a bad choice because the alkali
used attracted moisture from the air. Probably no longer a factor.

"stoutman" .@. wrote in message
...
Get your mind out of the gutter!

I started putting screw-lube (paraffin?) on my screws before using them
(from Rockler). Wow!! Huge difference. They go in like butter now. No
more breaking the heads off of screws (this was not intended to be a buy
better screws thread, so...) I use it every time now.


I have finally found a good use for a Miniwax product. About 6 years ago I
bought a can of Miniwax finishing wax. That tin is my screw lube.

stoutman wrote:
Get your mind out of the gutter!

I started putting screw-lube (paraffin?) on my screws before using them
(from Rockler). Wow!! Huge difference. They go in like butter now.

I keep a chunk of grocery store paraffin in the bench. It's handy for
lots of things.

I use the wax from a toilet bowl ring to lube mine. Works like a champ
and one ring will last a long long time for around a buck.
John

stoutman wrote:
Get your mind out of the gutter!

I started putting screw-lube (paraffin?) on my screws before using them
(from Rockler). Wow!! Huge difference. They go in like butter now. No
more breaking the heads off of screws (this was not intended to be a buy
better screws thread, so...) I use it every time now.

Just a little tip to those in the dark and a big Why didn't anyone tell me?
to everyone else!

John DeBoo wrote:
I use the wax from a toilet bowl ring to lube mine.

That's an excellent idea.

Since we use "old" toothbrushes, panty hose, t-shirts, why not ask a
plumber... Nevermind! G

"B a r r y" wrote in message
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John DeBoo wrote:
I use the wax from a toilet bowl ring to lube mine.

That's an excellent idea.

As long as you get one of the old style rings. New ones are different.

Rub the screw along an old candle. Never EVER get any kind of lube oil
near wood!

FoggyTown

On Fri, 17 Feb 2006 03:33:25 GMT, "stoutman" .@. wrote:

Get your mind out of the gutter!

I started putting screw-lube (paraffin?) on my screws before using them
(from Rockler). Wow!! Huge difference. They go in like butter now. No
more breaking the heads off of screws (this was not intended to be a buy
better screws thread, so...) I use it every time now.

Just a little tip to those in the dark and a big Why didn't anyone tell me?
to everyone else!

because we knew that YOUR mind was in the gutter and that you'd think we were
talking about ky jelly??


A dirty mind is a terrible thing to waste..
Mac

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