Robby W Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 For most of my life, I have used Johnson Paste Wax to protect and lubricate the cast iron surfaces of my power tools. When we moved, the moving company wouldn't let me take opened containers of anything with us, so I lost my can of paste wax. Today, I went to the hardware store to get some more, but couldn't find any. Apparently, Johnson's has stopped making it. I bought a can of Minwax paste wax thinking it would work. Nope. It doesn't have the slippery surface that the Johnson's did. The Minwax provided a surface that would grab, then slip, then grab, etc. During one of the grab-slip routines, I lost control of a thick piece I was sawing on my bandsaw and the top of my finger contacted the blade. No serious damage, but it took 6 stitches to close the cut. A 3 TPI blade really removes meat in a hurry! Anyway, I am looking for a replacement to the Johnson's. Something slippery that doesn't affect the wood being machined. Any ideas? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 I would look into other paste wax products made for floors, like this one: https://www.beaumontproducts.com/Category/Trewax-Paste-Wax/ Minwax Paste Finishing Wax is intended for furniture, and does produce a different surface texture than Johnson's, for sure. This description of the ingredients might help find a close match. https://www.whatsinsidescjohnson.com/us/en/brands/sc-johnson/sc-johnson-paste-wax 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 I was in the same predicament and bought the Minwax. I found that that it just needs a little more rubbing out to get the same consistent smoothness. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roughsawn Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 Pledge furniture polish. It comes with wax, and without. Get it with... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 I was going to suggest the Minwax product, too. I've been using it at the highschool. Maybe, like Coop says, it needs more buffing out. Do you have a buffer, or a pad for your drill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 I'm pretty sure i use the minwax stuff and it doesn't grip at all. I apply it like car wax buff on and buff off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonPacific Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 I'm also on the minwax train. Just buff it out with a little steel wool or a cloth and it is quite slippery. Can help to heat up the surface a little if you're doing a deeper treatment and it's cold in the shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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