How-to Make Paste Wax For a Hand Tool woodworking finish - Beeswax and Linseed Oil

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Out of all the finishes I use BLO and Paste wax are top of the list. I love the look and smell. and the finish feel is fantastic! and on a hand tool it cna not be beeten. here is a quick how to on how-to make Paste wax from Beeswax and Linseed oil of flaxseed oil. my favorite woodworking finish!
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[@RandomRockHero]

Mixing ratios in the video are: Soft: 3 parts oil, 1 part wax Medium: 3 parts oil, 2 parts wax ("1/2 cup to 1/3 cup") Hard: 1 part oil, 2 parts wax

[@jonathang.5092]

Thanks for that.

[@thomashverring9484]

Haha, I've just watched it again to get the ratios! I saw your comment a few seconds before the video ended :^)

[@superjeffstanton]

Bump

[@MrRidiculawesome]

Thank you! I got confused when he said, "one third cup" and "one half cup" which in my mind reads as 1-1/3 Cup and 1-1/2 Cup. Some heroes don't wear capes.

[@rama3njoy]

very helpful, thanks

[@lenshandcraftedwoodsigns6033]

I am a wood turner and my mixture that I use most is 1 part bees wax, 1 part carnauba wax 4 parts food safe mineral oil. I put them in small containers like you get sauces in at a Chinese restaurant. It is food safe and by adding carnauba wax it is a little harder. I can us it at the lathe or as a wipe on finish.

[@dindixie]

May I make a suggestion? If you go to thrift shops, you can usually find crockpots for sale cheap. I use liners for easy clean-up, and have never had a crockpot with wax set on low heat catch fire. A dedicated crockpot for wax recipes is a very nice thing to have.

[@WoodByWright]

I now use a small crock pot for just that. works great!

[@RRaucina]

I recall that I used to make a sprayable exterior wood finish with Mineral spirits, linseed oil, vegetable oil and old candles or paraffin. The wax would actually dissolve into the oil without heating it after a few days soak. If I wanted a real tough finish I added a LOT of wax and kept it liquid on a small propane burner, applied it hot with brush or roller. Put it on a wooden bridge - laminated arch pine - still beading up water after 8 years.

[@fiskri94]

Hi Richard, this sounds rather intriguing. Would you happen to be able to point me to a reliable recipe of something similar to what you've described above. It'd sure help me starting out. Thanks.

[@koogle612]

Nice! I just copied a similar version recipe - added D-Limonene as a rot & mold prevention. Per gal mineral spirits add 1 pt boiled linseed oil, 4 oz paraffin and 14 oz of the pure orange oil. Shopped around a little online & priced this out at about 33.00/gal not bad & very high quality. Love to see your bridge design - designed a foot bridge to span a creek maybe 12 ft wide with a subtle asian design. Fun stuff.

[@RRaucina]

@@koogle612 I also add some diesel fuel and if I have it, used hydraulic oil to the mix heavy on candles and paraffin. Orange or lemon oil would be good for odor. I suppose copper sulfate would be great, but never tried it. the deck of my bridge is heart redwood, I did not treat that.

[@Daboresa]

@@RRaucinahey sir could please explain how do you make this mixture sprayable, because most often when you add paraffin the mixture will turn to wax in short time

[@RRaucina]

@@Daboresa I used a metal pump up sprayer and periodically reheated the cannister. Actually the wax dissolves into the thinner and oil and it takes quite a long time for it to gel up. Brushing is indeed easier.

[@dustinharber3744]

Im building a piece of furniture and while researching finishes, i figured id see how you make yours. My wife was out grocery shopping and i asked her to grab me some bees was pellets since we already had aome mineral oil at home. I literally just finished making it and its in the fridge curing as im typing this. Love your work, videos and how you dont ever make things complicated. Just straight to the point to help out other folks do the best they can in the craft. I cant wait to apply it to the furniture!

[@arashikashu5421]

As a non-woodworker who has recently picked up the challenge of customizing an unfinished magic wand with all natural ingredients, this channel was a great find. I've only watched two videos thus far, but it's informative, easy to follow, and fun to watch. Looking forward to going through anything else that might be remotely pertinent to my interests.

[@WoodByWright]

Thanks Greg. If you ever have any questions just ask.

[@Woss1964]

I have been using the hard wax to turbocharge my hand saws. Learned that from you.

[@markharris5771]

I’m the guy who went genuinely Brazilian, a big mistake but not for the reasons many might think. I was told if I added the Brazilian Carnauba wax it would make it harder. It sure does and I'll be letting it down to a useable state for the rest of my life, it’s rock hard! I also have turps in mine, my basic recipe being one part of each, so I'm going to have a to make a soft edible version.

[@tomwall2361]

Good stuff! This recipe is a necessity for every single handyperson. I use this for water/rust proofing my stainless steel shelving. Also for re-hydrating/sealing my wooden cutting boards. Instead of boiled linseed oil though, I use beeswax and tung oil (make sure you use real tung oil from a vetted supplier, a lot of companies lie on the labels - just because the words 'tung oil' are on the label doesn't mean it's pure tung oil). I've done a lot of reseach and boiled linseed oil is questionable in terms of food safety. If you're going to use this paste for anything that comes into contact with food, make sure you use regular linseed oil, NOT boiled linseed oil. But even regular linseed oil is questionable from certain manufacturers.

[@512banana1]

Would u recommend mineral oil for food contacted stuff?

[@markturner9293]

@@512banana1 mineral oil is not food safe. Its a petroleum product.

[@512banana1]

@@markturner9293 man i’ve seen countless videos of ppl using it for the chopping board… 😬

[@mattnorton5695]

I make two as well one linseed oil and one coconut oil. I also put in a little Sha butter in the coconut oil one. this way I can keep a small bit in my camping bad and use it for just about everything. dry hand chap lips reapplying on my tools. love the stuff.

[@WoodByWright]

I like the homemade lip balm idea. I might have to try that!

[@nitanice]

I live on a wee speck of an island where there is no boiled linseed oil or paste wax at the hardware store. but there are bees and bees wax, and there is flax seed oil (didn't know they were the same!) Thank you so much!

[@WoodByWright]

Sweet. Glad I could help. Flax is the common name for plant. But the scientific name starts with Lin.

[@viscache1]

We make 12 different hardnesses and fragrances of all organic furniture, wood casement and wood floor waxes. It’s great to use the great recipes from the 14th - 16th Century(s). Great technology never goes out of favor. Plus a well maintained waxed wood will last for centuries!

[@WoodByWright]

So true. It is such a flexible substance.

[@brucecomerford]

That was great. Thanks mate.

[@Mikhandmaker]

Thank for sharing! Everyday I learn sth new 🤓

[@WoodByWright]

+Mikhandmaker sounds like the definition of a good day.

[@kevinh3317]

My stand in for double boiler: metal bowl same size as your pot. Use same as you use your smaller pot, but will have a better seal and won’t risk falling into pot.

[@irishhoney22]

That first joke took hit me late. 😂 Great videos!

[@WoodByWright]

Lol I've gotten a lot of confused people from that one.

[@imortaldeadead]

I've been mixing beeswax with olive oil and grape seed oil. I get a big block of beeswax and have to cut and grade. Putting measured lines on a mason jar, then fill to my 1 cup or 2 cup line with oil. After then I just add my beeswax to my next line so I know I have the right amount. After all that I just put the jar in the hot water with my canning rack on the bottom of the pot(keeps the jar off the bottom) works well for me, then just for my solution into smaller mason jars

[@WoodByWright]

That is a great Idea. I might have to try that. thanks!

[@imortaldeadead]

Wood By Wright forgot, I've added some dyes too. The colour so far turns up more of a hue I'd show you, just don't know how to send a picture to you

[@wchayes8646]

Thank you. I've got two Tanaka chefs knives I want to make my own wax. Thanks again

[@bougie86]

Definitely will try to make these this weekend. Wish me luck using my wife cooking utensil :)

[@WoodByWright]

Good luck man! I wont tell!

[@will1867]

I am definitely going to steal your recipe and make some for my self. I hope you don't mind.thank you for make this video.

[@WoodByWright]

Have fun will be willing to experiment and have fun along the way!

[@robintanner3247]

Thank you.👍🏻😊

[@wouterengels7769]

Still my go-to video for waxes (apart from the brasilian one)

[@elguitarolerno]

If you add Murphy's oil soap to your mixes u get a finish that can protect and clean old hand tools getting all the old grime out with 1 coat then finishing with the second

[@WoodByWright]

Interesting. I might have to give that a try

[@snarkfinder2621]

A fitting conclusion to your very informative and interesting linseed oil series. Thank you. Edward at Curious Creator uses jojoba oil at the same ratio as your soft wax. He also melts the wax completely before adding his oil. No idea if his way or yours is easier. I will find out eventually. His oil is food safe too. I did not get the Brazilian joke at first. I wondered why you had against carnauba wax and was waiting for an explanation in the video. Second time I watched the video, the penny dropped.

[@WoodByWright]

Lol that joke really made some people mad and I have had to do more explaining that I thought I would have to oh well I guess I learned a lesson there. Lol it's one of the fun things about making your own wax and finishes there's a thousand different ways to do it and everyone finds the way they like the best. I love that about woodworking. There's no right way to do it.

[@kathylindenmuth1232]

Lol

[@JimDockrellWatertone]

Awesome James. I use a variety of oil/wax finishes too. I use a small warming plate meant to keep a carafe of coffee warm to melt my mixture. It takes a while, but I am in no hurry any way. A yard sale slow cooker would likely work too. My "recipes" include: Bees wax/mineral oil - food safe Bees Wax/Blo - general all around finish like you do Furniture wax/Blo - another general finish Furniture wax/3 in 1 oil - rust inhibitor for tools (more wax than usual in the ratio for this one) I usually use about 3 parts wax to 1 part oil...The ratios vary and I just do it by eye as much as anything else. I just do small batches in a dollar store heat resistant measuring cup right on the carafe warmer. I have also used paraffin wax on occasion too for a harder soft wax (if that makes any sense). It is a fun and ongoing experiment. You really can't mess it up with a wrong ratio as there is no wrong ratio....lol.

[@WoodByWright]

So true. there are as many mixes as woodworkers. I am thinking of getting a small crock pot for Hide glue. I might have to get a second one for mixing my waxes.

[@DaveGardnerMusic]

Thanks for the tutorial. I just tried making my own and it worked great! Smells SOOOO much better than the SC Johnson paste wax. ;) I did a 1:1 mix and it seems good for anti-rust coating tools. Haven't tried it as part of a wood finish yet.

[@latenightwoodworker3283]

Used bleached linseed oil and beeswax. No more migraines from the boiled canned linseed oil. Just finished a batch. I love it!! Thanks James!!!

[@WoodByWright]

Sweet man. that is what I like to hear!

[@danielsolowiej]

Three good recipes that can be the basis for many experiments. Thanks for sharing

[@WoodByWright]

right on. Thanks Daniel!

[@nickolasmcguiness6562]

This was extremely helpful, THANK YOU, and basic, just over all one of the most useful and well done how-to videos I've ever watched. ;D

[@WoodByWright]

Thanks man. That means a lot!

[@nickolasmcguiness6562]

@@WoodByWright Wouldn't say it if I didn't mean it ;)

[@markwarner5554]

One third to one half is 1:1.5. Also, you can make a very simple (and less wonky) double boiler by using a stainless mixing bowl instead of that second smaller pan.

[@WoodByWright]

yup or 2 parts to 3 parts. my brain does not work on the spur of the minute LOL I use to do that but much prefer the handle on the second pot, but each to their own.

[@ethanf.6848]

Thank you! I am trying to replicate the paste wax with linseed oil and beeswax pellets.

[@erikjoven2388]

i have been using Johnson's Paste Wax - its just unreal - i usually apply it with some 0000 steel wool over shellac or boiled linseed oil and its just perfect. I do want to try making some though, seems fun.

[@WoodByWright]

youp. I have a can of that and the Minwax stuff and often will reach for them. good stuff.

[@CeejCraft]

Loving the vids ^_^ and the tool builds rock. Got a tip for ya though lol Glass or metal mixing bowl works really well for a double boiler. Especially if the bowl completely covers the pot. Steam builds up so you don't need as much water either.

[@WoodByWright]

thanks. lots more tool builds planned! I prefer to use a smaller pot like this and let it float. mostly because it is easier to pore with the handle then trying to grab a pot also there is better temperature control if it does not touch the bottom pot. but that is just me. one of the great things about the sport. there are so many ways to do it.

[@garrypaynting4068]

Hi James, from Australia. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, always so helpful. I plan to make some paste wax to try on some hand tools i have been making. Have a Great Day

[@WoodByWright]

Sounds Great Garry. don't have too much fun!

[@phillipiacobacci1369]

Great info., most do not give the amount of wax to oil. Again, thanks for the great information.

[@WoodByWright]

my pleasure Phillip. have fun finding your favorite mixes!

[@victorcastle1840]

I didn't take notes, thinking it would be below the video :-(

[@McAVITYourWay.]

Hi James, I recently picked up a tin of Simoniz car wax with Carnauba, cheap from a car boot sale, it gives a great finish to wood :)

[@WoodByWright]

That it does. another goof one!

[@robertbrunston5406]

Thanks James.

[@WoodByWright]

my pleasure

[@gtg-inspections]

Great video again. I do my mix in the crockpot and add a little turpentine. Yields a greater beeswax ratio. Probably no longer food safe though.

[@WoodByWright]

I have done that in the past for my tool wax. good stuff.

[@KagedCreations08XX]

I use a mix like this often, and really like it.

[@WoodByWright]

it is always fun to make something that you like to use!

[@ihadabadday7709]

I am going to make some of your wax to use in combination with the oil I use. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@WoodByWright]

my pleasure. have fun with it!

[@craiglawson4390]

I just used my microwave to remelt one over these I made a couple of years ago. It was getting to hard. So just added some more linseed .

[@davemccracken6436]

Nice info on DIY stuff for duffers like me!

[@WoodByWright]

+Dave McCracken thanks Dave!

[@brisco4072]

haha, :o) I didn't get the joke but I literally just found a supplier for bees wax here (in Brazil) after looking for awhile and then watched this video.

[@WoodByWright]

Google Brazilian wax. It'll make sense then.

[@brisco4072]

@@WoodByWright oh crap, how did I miss that? There is one of those salons 500 meters from my house.

[@stephanpieterse6960]

Life saver mate thanks!!!

[@paulwilsonemail]

This video is 3 years old and it is the best I have seen on paste wax. Awesome job! You mentioned Flax Oil in the video and I know you use home brewed Linseed Oil. They both come from the same plant, but I was wondering if you have used Flax Oil? Do you think there is a difference in performance? I actually have Flax Oil and I am going to make the paste wax.

[@WoodByWright]

Blo and Flax oil are the same thing but BLO has been heated or treated to speed up the polymerization. so the only difference is the curing time. BLO is around 24 hours and Linseed oil is around 2 weeks to a month. but both will do the same thing.

[@PaulJohnsLife]

Thank you for sharing this process.

[@WoodByWright]

+Paul John's Life my pleasure.

[@TristanDare]

Great work! I love beeswax for finishing projects, i feel like it brings out the true color of the wood better than any other finish. Great work, keep it up!

[@WoodByWright]

it is a very useful wax all around!

[@BruceAUlrich]

Good information! I learned a few things.

[@WoodByWright]

thanks Bruce.

[@Nick-ye8pf]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much! Subbed

[@WoodByWright]

Thanks. If you ever have questions let me know

[@hassanmian8987]

Avec James

[@craigoxford4613]

great invention, thanks

[@WoodByWright]

Thanks!

[@mikesunboxing]

Thanks for sharing

[@franzkass5639]

If you want the mixture more "creamy" cool it down in an water or ice bath AND stir it thoroughly during cooling.

[@WoodByWright]

I will have to give that a try.

[@franzkass5639]

This is my experience when I've made molten mixtures of solid and liquid components ... But it is the same when you make icecream. If you don't stir it, the stuff becomes hard and gives a "crystalline" feeling on your tongue...

[@pf5915]

Perfect. Nice n simple mate. Cheers.

[@WoodByWright]

thnaks Paul!

[@wdean726]

Hey james, how are you? Looking through the comments I wasn't seeing your preference for just a general all-purpose mix. Would you please share with me what you prefer just as making one general mix, thanks-Dean

[@WoodByWright]

Here's an updated video with specific recipes. Particularly the two that I use kzbin.info/www/bejne/apycnn2qq9aDb5Y

[@randyb3347]

Thanks a million! I've been thinking of creating my own vehicle undercoating that adheres well but isn't real tacky to hold dust. Any ideas on what the best ratio to use on the underside of a vehicle would be? Closer to your hard wax I would guess?

[@WoodByWright]

I would use parifin wax just melt it and coat it on. That is the least tacky of the waxes.

[@Thom4123]

Great topic with such great information.

[@WoodByWright]

+Thom spillane thanks Thom!

[@dasaster7993]

You da man brother.

[@WoodByWright]

+Dasaster 79 thanks!

[@KonradZielinski]

I've been making my pastewax with orange oil.

[@WoodByWright]

another good one. and smells great.

[@AlegreRamos]

What is your recipe? Do you use this as a furniture polish?

[@synwannleathercraft8506]

Tell me can i use another oil i dont have asen oil can i use a coconat oil?

[@FredMcIntyre]

Cool stuff James!

[@WoodByWright]

thanks Fred!

[@Thebeard526]

Beeswax and mineral oil works well

[@WoodByWright]

oh ya. there are more recipies then there are woodworkers. but in the end ant mix of wax, oil, and/or solvent will do wonderfully in different applications.

[@Cactusworkshopchannel]

This is interesting! I'm gonna try it for a future project :) thanks!

[@WoodByWright]

+Cactus! workshop sweet. Looking forward to seeing it.

[@kleberburgos]

LOL, I got the joke, but you’ll make a lot of novices clueless. Though thanks for the good information you keep sharing with us. Cheers from Brazil 😁

[@WoodByWright]

Lol I have had a lot of interesting comments on that one.

[@InjectedImages]

Thanks For the vid. I just made a batch and its really nice to spread. Have you ever got the flaxseed oil in the wax go rancid on you? I know raw linseed oil will go rancid eventually, slower if kept in the fridge. Thank!

[@WoodByWright]

No it needs oxygen to do that

[@uncleclarksadventures4568]

if you clean the mucilage out of the raw flax oil and expose it to sunlight, you can get a way clearer and less yellow product. see washing and prepolymerizing flaxseed oil

[@WoodByWright]

correct! I Have a video on that too. Bleached Linseed oil is fantastic when you want that raw wood look.

[@uncleclarksadventures4568]

@@WoodByWright wow you have a video for everything! Awesome channel btw, very helpful!

[@dougarnold9337]

Great video! Which recipe would you use for a lubricant, such as lubricating the surface of a table saw, plane or the bottom of a crosscut sled so that it slides easier?

[@WoodByWright]

For that I would use the hard wax.

[@michaelallenyarbrough9503]

This is great and I'm about to try it! Thanks!! One concern I have is volume vs. weight. If you're measuring one part wax by volume, a lot of it will be air. And if your wax grains are smaller or larger, there will be more or less air per volume for those grain sizes. Better would be weight (assuming all beeswax is about the same density). Any insight into this would be welcome. Also, for less cleanup, I'm going to melt the wax in the pan directly into the jar I'll store the paste wax in.

[@WoodByWright]

Here is a newer version of it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/apycnn2qq9aDb5Y as to weight vest Volume. I usually measure my weight. However the variance between the two is not Great enough to make a big difference. In most cases. It is not a recipe I am strict with. Most the time I just do it by eye.

[@davidsimpson2550]

Nice video! Well executed! I was thinking about making the softer paste wax for my metal tools. Mine are mechanics tools though. Will this still be suitable? If not then would I be better making the same recipe but with a mineral oil instead of the linseed oil?

[@WoodByWright]

I like to use it with raw lensid oil. But mineral oil will work really well too.

[@davidsimpson2550]

@@WoodByWright Thanks I’ll do the same. I wasn’t sure if the linseed approach was because you have lots of wooden components to your tools

[@jarnoverhoeven3118]

Old, but, just let the m,ixture cool outside of the refrigerator. The rest of the food needs to be kept cool, and you heat up the refrigerator by putting something warm in there. The oil and wax mixture retains quite a bit of heat. Obviously, the thermostat of you refrigerator will kick in, but why waste the energy, and risk spoiled food. By the way, love your channel!

[@timee16]

Hi, what are the benefits of using an oil in the formula vs a solvent?

[@WoodByWright]

Paste wax would not be paste wax with out oil. but a lot of people like to add a solvent as well to thin it out and make it easer to spread. I have a newer video where I cover that a bit more here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/apycnn2qq9aDb5Y

[@Matthew-ir1ed]

Thanks for walking through your ratios on this, James. I just mixed up my first batch, I went with your soft consistency ratio. Have you considered just melting it in a microwave instead of setting up a double boiler? That's what I just did, and it only took about 3 minutes. The best part is that I melted it in the very jar I'm storing it in.

[@WoodByWright]

thanks man. I have thought about that but it just feels wrong to me. LOL

[@Matthew-ir1ed]

Hahaha I can understand that. It's probably the same reason we're sticking to hand tools, eh?

[@WoodByWright]

LOL yup. for my audience a gas stove is ok but a microwave would cause an uproar! LOL

[@robinalexander5772]

Matthew, hi Mathew, the reason you don't do it in microwave is its highly combustible, if you do it on low and slow cook less chance of fire. Add 50 ml of Eucalyptus oil to 500ml of bees wax and BLO to give a nice smell to wax finish. Cheers

[@Matthew-ir1ed]

@@robinalexander5772 telling someone not to use the microwave because oil is flammable is like telling someone not to use the stove because oil is flammable..... It's only unsafe if (like an idiot) you crank it to high and leave it unattended. Why would you recommend adding eucalyptus oil to a paste whose only job is to prevent rust in a workshop? We're not talking about hand cream or massage oil here.. also, I'm not a fan of the smell of eucalyptus

[@AbamAdy]

ah...finally...thanks

[@WoodByWright]

Glad I could help out Ady!

[@markb8954]

Good video - thanks.

[@WoodByWright]

My pleasure!

[@robertevans6481]

Sounds great....now to make some of my own wax's....oh so many ideas...

[@WoodByWright]

the sky is the limit! don't have too much fun!

[@garystewart3423]

Can you really use regular candle wax?

[@WoodByWright]

Yup. You can use most any wax with most any oil.

[@CraftsWithEllen]

Exactly what I needed, thanks!

[@WoodByWright]

thanks. glad I could help!

[@Richard-dh8ny]

Great DIY finish! Which mixture do you recommend for cutting boards? Thanks.

[@WoodByWright]

I usually make a softer one with homemade BLO.

[@damianjanssen7449]

Hey mate, I was wondering if I was to use this for a cutting board, would you need to let it sit for a while so the linseed oil can polymerise in order to get a good finish, or can you start using the board straight away? Also do you think a harder or softer mixture would be more suited in this instance, or is it more an issue of preference? Hope you're staying safe amidst the chaos, thanks very much for the great video :)

[@WoodByWright]

I would use the soft wax on a cutting board. It would work more into the pores and give it a better finish. I would probably let it set for a couple days before using it. Any moisture could wash it out early if it's not cured.

[@gimax4689]

Excellent video ! Would this protect bare, unlacquered metals / brass from tarnishing ? (Small indoor stuff like coins, collectible brass plates etc) Which out the 3 consistencies would you recommend for that purpose ? Thank you so much for your high quality content!

[@WoodByWright]

It can. But a metal surfaces it tends to dull the luster and make things a little less shiny. Generally, for that use, I would just use a thin machine oil.

[@GregorShapiro]

@@WoodByWright I wipe cutting edges such as knives or plane blades with a rag humid with jojoba oil. Leaves no trace on wood is food safe (but expensive at the health food store!)

[@betlejuice247]

Thank you for the info

[@WoodByWright]

any time Martin!

[@HAPPYJUNKIN62]

What sort of oil do you use? And can you melt old candles down to add? I'm looking to create a wax paste, that I can use on crockery and pottery to bring out details. Just found your tutorial. TIA 🙏

[@WoodByWright]

I use raw linseed oil for my hard wax and boiled Lindsey oil for the soft wax for finishing wood. You can use just about whatever wax you want. Most candles are made out of paraffin which is a relatively hard wax.

[@cobberpete1]

Ok, it took me a second to get the joke. When I first heard it I had to stop and replay the intro. :D :D :D. Not food safe but I am now using BLO, Shellac, Meth spirits mix, (friction polish). I get a great finish on my projects.

[@WoodByWright]

LOL thanks Peter. sounds like a great finish mix. do you use paste wax on top of that?

[@cobberpete1]

Yes, A local cottage industry just 5 mins from my house makes a predominantly bees wax and other ingredients soft furniture polish which I buff in to give a lemon fragrance.

[@gregu4791]

To be correct, you start with the BLO you either boiled yourself or got from your artist friend, right? You are not starting with raw linseed oil (unboiled), right? I take it the melting temp of the wax is much less than the ignition temp of the oil. Thank you for the excellent series. I learn the most from your channel!

[@WoodByWright]

I make mixes with below as well as with raw oil. Depending upon what I want but the temperature at which the wax melts is well below the flash point of linseed oil. That's one of the nice things about using a double boiler is that you know it will never be any hotter than the temperature at which water boils.

[@TheWoodWorkingPilot]

Thank you for another great video. I hope you like the flavor ;) Could you please explain the difference between the boiled and raw (unboiled) linseed oil? I just bought linseed oil at the healtfood store couple days ago but I'm not sure if I should use it raw or now. My thoughts were that if I use it raw, the paste might go rancid in the future. Anyways a more detailed explanation on linseed oil and it's properties of raw vs. boiled, would be highly appreciated. And why is Linseed oil used for finishes vs. other oils? And one last thing - I'd love it if you could make a video in which you demonstrate all 3 pastes you made to show the consistency, application techniques, various uses, and end result. Thank u :)

[@martinvanzyl747]

Many thanks for another brilliant video. I'm just wondering how one of your mixes would work with Paul Sellers's "rag-in-a-can". maybe the medium? I would just put the complete can with new rag in it, into the hot mix and leave it to soak for an hour, then remove it from the pot and let it cool. Does this sound like a worth while experiment? Which mix is more likely to work better?

[@WoodByWright]

+Martin van Zyl the benefit of the rag in the can is that it draws up oil from the bottom and the rag stays saturated. A wax mixture will not saturate the rag. What I do is I just have a block of the harder mixture and rub that block of wax on the sole of the plane.

[@martinvanzyl747]

Thanks James. You just saved me a lot of time, which I would have spent on an experiment that would have gone nowhere. Keep up the good work.

[@donnymcarter]

Very cool! Thanks for sharing!

[@WoodByWright]

Thanks Donny!

[@MakingStuffco]

hey, thanks a lot! I will be doing it from now on :D

[@WoodByWright]

sweet. I would love to see what you make!

[@martintheron1386]

Can I use BLO and beeswax on cutting boards? Here in South Africa I enquired about mineral oil,which is suggested for cut.boards and businesses do not know of M.Oil

[@WoodByWright]

If you make the blow yourself or find a natural source for it yes. I wouldn't want to use the store-bought stuff as it has chemical dryers in it

[@EEEMUS]

Thank you~~\!!

[@rick91443]

Great stuff James...cheers...rr

[@WoodByWright]

+Richard Rider thanks Richard!

[@juanandrada6651]

Why no wax from Brazil? Don't get it. I use local wax anyway but curious.

[@WoodByWright]

It is a joke. If you Google "Brazilian wax" you'll see why

[@juanandrada6651]

@@WoodByWright 🤣 Ok, now I know. Had imagined something about killer bees or similar...

[@josedomingosteixeira1379]

Love your channel. Can the medium wax be used to protect a table saw top?

[@WoodByWright]

sure. it takes a bit more ro rub it in and polish it out, but it will work!

[@suntalunta]

I have followed your guide and I ended up with 3 waxes :) However, I find them quite hard to apply, especially the hard wax. How do you do? Do you use any dissolvant when applying?

[@WoodByWright]

I have since changed my recipe a bit that I use for soft wax. Here's an updated video kzbin.info/www/bejne/apycnn2qq9aDb5Y

[@suntalunta]

@@WoodByWright Thanks!

[@mitchel9721]

Hey James, quick question about the ratios. Your soft wax in the video is 1/3 to 1. Medium is 1/3 to 1/2 and hard is 2 to 1. S)1:3 m)2:3 h)2:1 So why in the article on instructables does it say your soft mix is 1:2?

[@WoodByWright]

just for ease of understanding. the ratio does not matter much. the more oil you put in the softer it will be. the video confused a bunch of people that do not like fractions so I simplified it in the article.

[@mitchel9721]

Wood By Wright thanks for the quick response! I understand the video just fine. Just ocd I suppose ha. Keep up the fine work man

[@margaritistakiskailos]

great tip thanks for sharing!

[@WoodByWright]

my pleasure. thanks for watching!

[@arnulfoacevedosoto7956]

Amigo me hace el favor de regalarme la receta por escrito. Ya que no hablo ingles, que yo la mandó a traducir.

[@WoodByWright]

Cera de pasta dura = 1 parte de aceite a 3 partes de cera Mezcla de cera de pasta = 1 parte de aceite a una parte Cera Cera de pasta blanda = 2 partes de aceite a 1 parte de cera

[@magicdaveable]

What about Raw Tung Oil/Beeswax?

[@WoodByWright]

that would be a good one. especially with real raw tong oil.

[@markriffe8839]

Be sure to use raw linseed oil for this recipe: boiled linseed oil, while supposedly boiled to speed up drying time, can have driers in it, which are definitely not food-safe.

[@WoodByWright]

I actually use home made BLO without driers added. But you are correct about most store bought BLO.

[@Brightsupernova]

What can I use on my screened in porch, it’s painted and the wood is weathered and dry. Wood be nice to protect it from all the weather.

[@WoodByWright]

Blo will help but it needs to be re applied every 6 months or so. Some finishes will stay good for a year or so. But most of them are oil plus some UV protection. Unless you want to get into a film coat.

[@rjtumble]

Maybe I missed it, but do you use your own BLO for this or just out of the can linseed oil (not boiled)? How's the shelf life on these?

[@WoodByWright]

I will use different oils for different things. if it is for finishing Use the Home made BLO, but if it is for tool maintenance I use Raw or light mechanical oil.

[@mombasadele479]

For a guy who's in to bushcrafting, which one of these recipes would be the go to if you only could choose one? For leather, metal, wood (axes) etc. Soft one?

[@WoodByWright]

The softer version is probably more flexible for most uses. It's a little bit better at rust prevention and oiling.

[@mombasadele479]

Wood By Wright Thanks! I'm thinking of doing a buttery one with 2 parts BLO and 1 part beeswax