S Bolton

I have a table saw with a Biesmeyer fence. I cleaned it and now I wonder whether it is better to put a coat of TopCote or Paste Wax on it.

Any thoughts?

Steve Bolton

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bobj3

Hi SB

I like Johnson Wax floor wax, but that's just my 2 cents,,,,Any TopCoat in time will peel off just like Johnson wax but with the wax a new coat is easy......I use it on many tools like the planer and jointer,router table,drill press,etc.....


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S Bolton

Proves what a client of mine actually taught me and I forgot.

He is 80 some years old (young if you are a tree). Master craftsman. Actually buildt his own table saws. Had a can of Johnson Paste wax that also looked to be about 80 years old. I doubt if he had every heard of TopCote. Very asute fellow. He used it all the time (Johnson wax)

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challagan

I am with Bj, it's all I have ever used in my shop on any of my tools. Had the same can for about 10 years I think.. but using it up now since I rub out poly with it now.

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curiousgeorge

Another vote for Johnson's Paste wax. My tools wouldn't last a month without it. I have my electric clothes dryer vented into my shop (garage) and the moisture from it would disolve everything without a good coat of paste wax on it. Besides it's a lot cheaper than Topcote.

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stutsmd

I have and have used both. The only practical difference I have seen is that Topcoat emptied my wallet faster.

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reikimaster

simpler is better! I also vote for teh Johnson floor wax. But then.... I'm also the kind of guy that stopped using fabric softener in my clothes. It leaves a residue on them...that's why they "feel" soft. I switched to using a little white distilled vinegar. Makes the detergent rinse out more thoroughly and no perfumey smell AND.... I'm not sure why.... I do NOT smell like a salad.

Simpler is better.