If you want to make the tabletops on your stationary machinery (table saw, bandsaw, jointer, etc.) slicker, use paste wax. but stay away from paste waxes for cars because many contain silicone oil (for better shine and water repellence). instead, use a paste wax marketed for floors and furniture.. A light coating of this microcrystalline paste wax on metal surfaces significantly reduces friction, allowing workpieces to glide easily along machine tables and fences. it also contains corrosion inhibitors to keep surfaces free of rust.. Adam, an excellent review of the care of tools. particularly the effects of climate change over the seasons in the shop. a bit of past knowledge sometimes helps, wax works well and avoiding propellants is a good thing..
