Here are some really cool uses of wax. Some are with oil, some are with solvents, but all are pretty useful for woodworking, or just anyone interested in making life easier.

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Step 1: Beeswax Recipes

Wax is used for all kinds of things, here I have gathered a couple of cool ideas. When combining these wax combination you need to heat up the oil or spirits first. Then you can add solid or melted beeswax to form a concoction. Beeswax was used in all of these applications.

1. FURNITURE POLISH 4:1 Linseed Oil / Wax

2. SAWBLADE 4:1 Mineral Oil / Wax

3. FABRIC WATERPROOFING 1:1 Mineral Spirits / Wax

(Dip fabric in melted wax & mineral spirits and let dry)

4. CUTTING BOARD 4:1 Mineral Oil / Wax

5. DRY SKIN 4:1 Olive Oil / Wax + Aromatic Oils (optional)

6. TABLE SAW 4:1 Mineral Oil / Wax

7. LEATHER CARE 4:1 Linseed Oil / Wax

8. MAKE YOUR OWN SINKER NAILS 3:1 Mineral Spirits / Wax

(Coat nails in melted mineral spirits and wax, let dry)

9. WOODEN SPOONS 4:1 Mineral Oil / Wax

10. WATERPROOFING MATCHES 3:1 Mineral Spirits / Wax

(Coat matches in melted mineral spirits and wax, let dry)

11. WAXIFIED DANISH OIL 4:1 Danish Oil / Wax

12. RUST PROTECTION 4:1 Mineral Oil / Wax

13. PROTECTING OUTDOOR FURNITURE 4:1 Linseed Oil / Wax

14. DRAWER SLIDERS 4:1 Mineral Oil / Wax

15. FIRE STARTERS 1:1 Sawdust / Wax

(Combine melted wax with sawdust and pour into wooden mold that can be taken apart or silicon mold. Remove from mold when stiff and cut into smaller pieces.)

Tips:

1: When melting a large amount of beeswax, using a dedicated shop slow cooker will do the job easily.

2. Looking for cheaper mineral oil? Pick up baby oil instead, it's made of 100% mineral oil.