What Wax in the UK

chrism · Post by **chrism** » Mon Oct 29, 2012 12:47 pm

Hi All,

If any UK members view this post can you tell me which wax you use for waxing tubes, tables etc.

I have been using a product called KITY SPEED, this was manufactured by the Kity woodworking machine company a number of years ago. It is designed for woodworking machine tables and beds to decrease friction, and it works really well. I got it when I purchased a Kity Planer/Thicknesser.
I have applied it to the tubes, tables, quill etc and it certainly reduces friction but I wouldn't classify it as a hard wax so I don't know whether it is forming a proper protective layer.

Johnson's floor wax doesn't seem to be available over here in the UK so any advice as to a suitable substitute would be welcome.

Thanks

pennview · Post by **pennview** » Mon Oct 29, 2012 3:41 pm

Butcher's Wax likely would be a good substitute for Johnsons Paste Wax.

keith1445 · Post by **keith1445** » Mon Oct 29, 2012 4:40 pm

Hi chrism
I use Brimax original it is available from Toolstation (cheapest) or Rutlands

see link
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Paintin ... 151/p95790

Keith

chrism · Post by **chrism** » Tue Oct 30, 2012 3:14 pm

Hi Keith,

Thanks for the info, I'll try my local hardware shop, it's one of the old fashioned ones who seem to have everything so l'm sure that they will have Briwax, and I can use it for my woodturning as well!

Chris