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   Bepperb | Jan 11, 2006 09:37pm | #1

   Yes, I use it on all my planes as well as the top of my table saw.  My tools stay in my garage in Wisconsin, where they get some condensation, and I don't have rust problems.  I'm sure there's something newer, stronger and faster, but it's always worked fine for me.  I've used Johnson and Minwax with similar results. 

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   Handrubbed | Jan 11, 2006 09:37pm | #2

   I would consider using either camellia oil or the aerosol rust preventative called BoeShield, both of which are available from woodworking retailers like Woodcraft.  The reason is that the liquid products help the moving parts work a little smoother; and get where a wax will probably never reach.  Camellia oil is very light and does not adversely effect wood parts. Of course a solid wax on the sole will help the plane do its job.  Paste wax is certainly better than nothing for rust protection.  Above all, make sure anything that you use does not contain silicone, which could transfer to the wood surface and damage the future finish.

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   ChrisB | Jan 12, 2006 07:04pm | #3

   Johnson Paste Wax. It is not expensive and a can will last for half of forever. I called the toll free number on the can and verified that it does NOT contain silicone, which 99% of all other furniture paste waxes do.

   I have a bottle of camellia oil that I got from Lie- Nielsen that I use to wipe down plane blades after I sharpen them. It is somewhat spendy, and if I didn't already have it, I would be using Johnson paste wax.

   Boeshield T-9 is great stuff for bicycle chains, but at $19 for a spray can, I reserve it for my bike.

    

   Chris

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   Bogart | Jan 12, 2006 07:21pm | #4

   Thanks to all who have replied. I have used camellia oil almost religiously and found a spot or 2 of rust on a couple of planes. I will try the paste wax and see how that goes.   

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   woodsmanplus | Jan 12, 2006 07:45pm | #5

   Hi I have been using wax for years,the cheapest I can get.About once a month I take oooo steal wool and clean the surface then blow out where I can't reach with the wax,then I spray wd40 in thoses areas.WD40 will not gum things up and it will disperse any moisture.I also use it on my small tools that I may not use that often to keep them in good working order and it won't effect the wood.Don't use any siilicone products.Bad news around any kind of paints or stains.

   Ken