Renaissance Wax Polish

Chemicals & Finishes | 2009-07-14 | No Comments

Renaissance Micro-Crystaline Wax Polish (dang, now that’s a title!) is THE most expensive wax I’ve yet to purchase. Now it’s not a “new” product (been around for 40+ years!), it took over five years of looking at it on the shelf to finally take the splurge … an I’m sure glad I did. Now, I’m no chemist … so I don’t know the nitty gritty details of why this wax is so special — but put some to use and you’ll fall for it.

Sam Maloof Finishes

Sam Maloof Finishes (Rockler)

Chemicals & Finishes | 2009-07-14 | No Comments

Sam Maloof left this life with more than a legacy in woodworking greatness … he left us with some finishes under his own name. Sold exclusively through Rockler (I believe), the Sam Maloof finishes are available in a Poly/Oil blend as well as a Oil/Wax blend. It’s my understanding that these are his own formulas, similar to that used on his fine rocking chairs.

Boeshield Rust Free

Chemicals & Finishes | 2009-07-14 | No Comments

There are so many products on the market that remove rust it’s difficult to navigate the differences. From my experiences, the ones that work best often are harsh and the ones that you safely use don’t work so well. Until I found Boeshield Rust Free.

Empire Bladesaver

Chemicals & Finishes | 2009-07-14 | No Comments

This is one of the products that looks like it shouldn’t work … then suprises you. The Empire Blade Saver is a clear liquid and comes in a squirt bottle with a fairly cheesy graphic. Usually this is a sign that what’s inside doesn’t match what it says outside. Luckily, that’s just not the case with Blade Saver.