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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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)

SB

 

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.

Corey

 

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.

 

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

 

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.

 

Johnson paste wax is less expensive and last just as long as top cote. I use it on my router table and my fences. Been usin it for 40 years. skip

 

We use Johnsons, also. But, the other day, I was in ACE and their Briwax was the same price as Johnsons and had 2 more ounces. Bought it and can't tell much difference. Have used Briwax on furniture before.
Both are cheeeper than Topcoat and, that settles the issue for me.

 

Any good paste wax will work well, just be sure it does NOT contain silicones :nono:

 

Most times I clear my tables every 6 mos and use new finish on it. If I've been working the tables a lot with PT I hit the surfaces with top coat for extra slip when it feels like its dragging. I've had the same can of TC for at least 4 yrs.

 

i would agree with most of the posts, Johnsons paste wax is my preference.

i will say, i try to keep pt lumber off my good woodworking tools. i just use the circ saw on pt.