Saw top lubricant

[Digger]

Anyone have a reasonably priced supplier for TopCote or a equal or better product to lubricate saw top and surrounding table (plastic laminate) surface. Thanks in advance kenneth

[Phisherman]

For half the price you can get a can of Johnson's Wax that will last

10 years or more. I use it on the plastic laminate tablesaw extension too. Usually I hand buff, sometimes use an electric auto buffer. No rust at all, but having A/C in the shop helps.

[Leon]

Right now Woodworkers Hardware has it for $8.72 for a 10.75 oz can.

Empire products, the original makers of Top Coat makes an equally effective product.

[Sac Dave]

I just use any automotive paste wax one can will last years

[Chris Friesen]

Some automotive waxes contain silicone, which can cause finishing problems if it gets on your wood. Whether or not enough will transfer from the saw to the wood to cause problems may depend on how much is applied and how well it's buffed off.

Chris

[Jimmy Mac]

Try Plexus. Available at any motorcycle shop or plastics company. It's used for motorcycle windshields. I used it on mine. Your most economical resource is definitely Johnson's Paste Wax or Minwax Paste. A little more work, but definitely less expensive and a great slide for your wood. When I didn't have Plexus, I did use Top Coat and it was the best. Economic times have changed that now. :-(

[J. Clarke]

Not a good idea, unless you're absolutely sure it doesn't contain silicone. If you're going to use wax, Johnson's or Butcher's is a better bet. Personally I use Boeshield, which one can get at Sears.

[jo4hn]

KY Jelly. grape.

[Gerald Ross]

I love it! Glad you have a sense of humor.

[Larry Blanchard]

I usually cut my wood BEFORE I sand it - why would I worry about a miniscule transfer of silicone to unsanded wood?

BTW, I like Trewax better than Johnsons - haven't tried Butchers.

After a couple of years of monthly use (approx.) I now wax once or twice a year. In an unheated shop in a wet winter climate I never see rust. Well, there was the time I set a piece of green wood on the tablesaw overnight :-(.

[clare]

Buy some BoeLube. Not cheap, but EXCELLENT and will not interfere with finishing.

[B A R R Y]

I use paste wax, like Butcher's, TreWax, Minwax...

A $5 can lasts me years.

[B A R R Y]

Got a reasonably priced source?

I use that on airplane windshields, because I have to, and I pay more for a can of Plexus than Top Cote.

[B A R R Y]

Do you spray NC lacquer or water based finishes? You would if you did.

[Leon]

Which one do you use and where do you get it? I am looking here,

[Robatoy]

Try the bacon.

[clare]

09-01731. And at $3.65 it's cheap.

[Digger]

OK I tried Johnson Paste Wax and don't see a need to use anything else. Works great!! Appreciate all the comments Thanks

[Maxwell Lol]

Because silicone can cause fisheyes in the finish.

[Jimmy Mac]

Top Cote runs around $17.95 here in Vegas Plexus is $9.25 at Jensen USA