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What is JPW

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I recently saw a post that mentioned something called JPW to lubricate the way tubes.

Does anyone know what this is and whether it is better than Minwax? Also, where can I get it?

My old can of Minwax is over ten years old and almost empty.
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That would be [ATTACH]16068[/ATTACH]
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Im pretty sure that's the brand I seen at Lowes the other night, I could be wrong tho.
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I bought a can of it from HD last night- great stuff.
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backhertz wrote:I bought a can of it from HD last night- great stuff.
The can looks to be for the right stuff. You want it to be the "Original" formula - so I have been told.

I buy mine at ACE. Hmmm, if I bought another can now while it is available then the great grandkids will have it when they need it. I am just now using the end of can #2 after twenty years. Got one new can on the shelf.
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JPW = Easy button...
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Which is Better?

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Thanks, I should have known that "JPW" was Johnson's Past Wax. I thought JPW stood for some kind of exotic, high-tech stuff.

I remember when i was growing up, we always JPW in the house. I think it was even available in the grocery store.

Now the only question is whether I should get more Minwax or the JPW.---Does one seem better than the other for use on the Shopsmith?
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I use Minwax finishing wax. At the time JPW could not be found...

I've never had a negative issue with the minwax.
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I've used Minwax Finishing Wax for years on the Shopsmith without any issues, but that may change as the Minwax has gone missing. While searching for it, I came across some Johnsons, so unless the Minwax turns up, I'll be using Johnsons for a while. I doubt if there's much difference though.
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Lowe's and Home depot stocks it. Around here Lowe's was a couple bucks cheaper. Located in the cleaning section (Mops, brooms, Buckets etc....)
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