T-9 Boeshield not what it used to be?

[Sam Fleisher]

I know green wood is a problem but I've had to steel wool the lathe beds three times in three days. And this is with them coated with the T-9. It's from walnut but it's not even super wet.

 

[Doug Freeman]

After trying many concoctions for this problem, none worked better for me than paste wax. Its not perfect, none were, but it was/is as good as any.

 

[Jim Reynolds]

I also vote for paste wax.

Maybe add brushing off the lathe bed every time you stop the lathe when turning green wood.

 

[Doug Freeman]

2nd what Jim says - dont let the wet chips lay on the bare steel very long. Dont have to squeaky clean, just push off the majority of them, and brush them all off for longer breaks and at the end of the day.

 

[Michael Anderson]

Like others have said, I use paste wax (as recommended a while ago by someone here). Minwax paste wax works great, as Johnson’s is not available anymore. If I’m going to turn a lot of green wood, I just wipe some on the bed beforehand and then hand buff it. If I’m turning something REALLY wet, I’ll put a couple of paper towels over the banjo and ways underneath the wood. Usually keep a green scotchbrite pad on hand to touch up during the turning marathon. End of the day I’ll do another quick rub with late wax, usually on the tool rest and bottom of the banjo too. Easy peasy.

 

[Randy Heinemann]

T-9 Boeshield works just fine as a short-term lubricant for various tool table tops, like bandsaws, tablesaws, jointers. It's easy to apply and wipe down, but it needs to be applied frequently. I like it becaue it's easy to use and it works well while in the middle of any project when tops and the lathe bed gets a little "sticky". Then I turn mostly dry wood or wood that doesn't have a lot of moisture content. However, if there is a lot of moisture, especially if it will stay on the lathe for a couple of hours, I don't think Boeshield is the best choice. What others with more experience turning wet wood have said is probably a better choice.

 

[Greg Joseph]

"Mothers" paste wax is 100% carnauba. I use two coats with a buffer. I use it on my table saw and lathe bed. First, I clean both with denatured alcohol.

 

[William Rogers]

I have tried T9, but went back to my years old can of Johnsons paste wax. T9 works, but too costly for me. John Jordan always sprayed his lathe bed with WD 40. I have never done that, but he was an advocate of using WD 40.

 

[Sam Fleisher]

I have tried T9, but went back to my years old can of Johnsons paste wax. T9 works, but too costly for me. John Jordan always sprayed his lathe bed with WD 40. I have never done that, but he was an advocate of using WD 40.

T-9 smells just like WD-40 to me.

 

[Darryn Achall]

I also vote for paste wax.

Maybe add brushing off the lathe bed every time you stop the lathe when turning green wood.

I only use T9 on the lathe bed. When turning I stop often to look at where I'm at. I also keep a hand broom nearby and sweep off the lathe each time I stop. Especially when turning anything wet. Never had an issue with rust or staining. I constantly blow things off with air and clean up. This only works if you are turning for enjoyment and art like I do. It would slow you down appreciably if you are in production mode.

 

[JeffSmith]

My spray bottle of T-9 is years old. I still use it if it’s the closest within reach between it and the can of paste wax…I’m not sure either are better than the other, but frequent cleaning and use of either - particularly after turning green wood - will keep your ways and tops free of rust. I even substitute some Glide Coat once in a while…

 

[Gary Morgan]

I use the John Jordan method, daily application of WD40. It doesn’t take much, use the same bit of rag to wipe it down.

 

[Jeff Hamby]

Paste wax has always worked well for me.

 

[Carl Scott]

Have used Johnson’s wax but have been wondering if the new auto paint protection would also work? Has anyone tried the ceramic coatings?

 

[Sam Fleisher]

I'm starting to second guess my habit of buying and trying the new and improved next best thing. I received some embellishing wax in the mail today but I just watched a 13 year old video where the guy used regular old kiwi shoe polish for black and another one he used something he bought at a craft store used on picture frames. Gold gilt cream. Both seemed to work pretty good 13 years ago.

I used some ceramic liquid wax on my truck and had bad luck with getting it off in some places. Was more work than just a regular old paste wax. On paint anyway.