nateswoodworks Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 Just a quick question for those of you who use renaissance wax, how many coats do you put on to protect your tools? I recently switched over from standard wax and am not truely satisfied. It has been humid here lately and I got a little rust on a couple of my tools after switching to renaissance wax, something I have never had a problem with before. I think I am going to remove all the wax and get some T9 Boeshield and start over but am wondering how many coats you guys use. Thanks for the input. Nate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMarcel Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 I don't use Renaissance wax, but recently got a great tip for using paraffin wax for saw decks... grate a cube of paraffin wax and put it in a wide-mouth jar; fill with mineral spirits until it just covers the wax. Leave sit for a couple days and it will all dissolve. Thereafter, it's quick to dip a sock in it (foot removed) and spread a healthy dose of wax on your saw table. I do that then follow up with a ROS with a ScotchBrite on it to clean up, although I'm thinking I'll get a felt pad instead next time. I don't think I got the tip here; wish I remembered who said it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwood Chip Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 Hmmm, I hate to say it, but Marc really likes the Renaissance Wax, and he's in Arizona... Maybe it's not so great for rust prevention? Never used it, myself. Anyone used Renaissance Wax in a humid climate with good results? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 I just use straight Johnson's Paste Wax. Cheap and seems to work. But, like Marc and Paul-Marcel, I live in a desert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewoodwhisperer Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 I actually got the Renaissance Wax idea from someone living in Maryland. But I have never been convinced that wax alone is really a big preventer of rust in the areas that need it most. The reason I use the wax is not so much for protection, its to help make the surface slick again after using the T9. That stuff tends to dry a little sticky, and a coat of wax (any wax) helps the situation. I just use Renaissance wax out of habit. So if you aren't already, definitely use the T9 as your base protection. In fact, it will be doing most of the protection. Then hit it with your wax after its dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwood Chip Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 Marc, where would I get some of this T9 of which you speak? Could I get it from the WoodWhisperer Amazon link, or perhaps using a Guild discount code? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewoodwhisperer Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 its right on the third page of our Amazon store. You can go to the store home page: http://thewoodwhisperer.com/amazon-store/ Then click the number 3 at the bottom of the page and you'll see it there. Or use this direct link, which unfortunately strips the formatting from the page. But it still works. http://astore.amazon.com/thewoodwhispe-20/detail/B0000DD1DV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 Just a quick question for those of you who use renaissance wax, how many coats do you put on to protect your tools? I recently switched over from standard wax and am not truely satisfied. It has been humid here lately and I got a little rust on a couple of my tools after switching to renaissance wax, something I have never had a problem with before. I think I am going to remove all the wax and get some T9 Boeshield and start over but am wondering how many coats you guys use. Thanks for the input. Nate Nate, I too have notice a similar happening. I have only recoated my tools, but am VERY interested in the responses here. Thanks for the posting. Gerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nateswoodworks Posted August 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 Johnson's Paste Wax is what I used to use as well, I ran out and the lumber yard I had gotten it from years ago no longer carries it nor does anyone else around here and after all the talk about Renaissance Wax and finding it cheaper on E-Bay I figured I would give it a try. When I used Johnsons I never had an issue with rust, but after shelling out the bucks for the new wax I guess Highland will get some more money from me when I buy the T-9-and maybe a few more things !! I get a super slippery surface with 1 coat of R.W. so maybe I will stick with that. Thanks for the input. Nate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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