Wax For Table Saw Top

You can also make your own using boiled linseed oil some wax and a double boiler.

Wax for table saw top.

I have just acquired a table saw and in the manufacturer s manual it suggests using talcam powder as an alternative to paste wax. You ll see the wax create a white waxy layer on top of your saw. Be sure to follow the directions on the canister if you re still unsure. Instead use a paste wax marketed for floors and furniture.

But stay away from paste waxes for cars because many contain silicone oil for better shine and water repellence. I got another tip that i got from a reader in wood magazine. You can also see how i do this in the video below. After that all you need to do is buff it out.

Apply a liberal coating of paste wax to all of the surfaces including the table miter gauge slots fence and the fence guide strip. Perhaps the most important reason to wax your table saw is because it reduces friction. I use 409 spray with a 5 gallon bucket lid and soak my saw blades for about an hour to get the sap and crap off the blades. It takes about 10 minutes.

This simple thing can really save your tablesaw top and make your job as a woodworker so much easier. Polish the surface with a cotton cloth. If you can t find johnson paste wax at your big box look near the wood stains minwax makes a very comparable version. Walrus oil wood wax 3 oz can fda food safe cutting board wax and board cream.

If you want to make the tabletops on your stationary machinery table saw bandsaw jointer etc slicker use paste wax. I use turtle wax. Use a scotch bright pad and a razor blade to polish and scrape away any deposits of glue rust or any other residue. It is really slick after i apply it to my table saw s top.

I actually like it more because it has less solvent in it and it is a bit firmer. A coat of wax seals and protects metal surfaces and reduces the chances of oxidation.