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05-09-2008, 09:48 PM
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| Junior Member Join Date: May 2008
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|  Combustible Wax? I've got some Turtle, Ultra Gloss Paste Wax... can I use it on the cast iron table on my scroll saw? The can says that its combustible and shouldn't be used near heat or open flames... doesn't the scroll saw blade generate heat? Is this fine? Here is a link to the product page on the official site: Turtle Wax - Ultra Liquid & Paste Wax Thanks in advance! |
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05-09-2008, 10:28 PM
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| Jr. Sawdust Taster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ
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| That's just due to the ether's in the wax as it dries. Put the wax on, away from your hot water heater, let it dry, wipe it off, polish a little and you are good to go. I do that about once a month on my saw.
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05-09-2008, 10:33 PM
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| Junior Member Join Date: May 2008
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| ok thanks, so I wipe it off after I apply it (after it dries)? |
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05-09-2008, 11:28 PM
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| Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005
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| Beware - that wax may contain silicon compounds which would impair the application of a finish to wood. I suggest you use a proper woodworker's paste wax instead and avoid the risk. Gill
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05-09-2008, 11:50 PM
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| Junior Member Join Date: May 2008
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| where can I buy wood worker's paste? and is there anyway to check if the turtle wax does have silicon? |
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05-09-2008, 11:58 PM
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| Member  Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northwest New Jersey
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| I use Butcher's bowling alley wax. It does a good job. Switched from paste wax a few months ago when I started in the millwork shop. All we use is the bowling alley wax on all their machine tables and fences. Even the auxiliary/sacrificial fences made of wood and MDF. |
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05-10-2008, 01:39 PM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Central Indiana
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| I use Johnson Paste Wax Bob
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05-10-2008, 03:16 PM
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| Member  Join Date: May 2008 Location: Southern Idaho
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 | I also use Johnson's Paste wax on all of my tables - put on heavy and let dry and wipe off. Tables being scrolls saw, table saw, all my tables made of MDF. Never had a problem with any of these - except that they were so slick - I have lost work bouncing on the floor after I pushed a little too hard.
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05-10-2008, 08:20 PM
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| Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Janesville, WI
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| commandercup, being a car wax it most likely contains silicone.
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05-12-2008, 06:15 AM
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| Dino  Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fergus Falls,MN
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| I have used car wax and Johnson's past wax. Both work fine. Be sure to wipe it off really good. The saw will not even come close to generating enough heat to start a fire. Dean |
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