Tallow. I have a small can on my bench and use on plane soles and saw
blades. Marvelous stuff. One of my internet woodworking acquaintances who
is a sheep farmer. Sent me a small can.. A little goes a very long way.

Ron

On Wednesday, April 16, 2014, Don Schwartz  wrote:

>
> I always apply a bit of paraffin wax to a plane sole before planing, then
> rub the plane back & forth a couple of times on a piece of sheepskin.
> In his sharpening book and planing video, Jim Kingshot inisists "the
> informed' use an oil wick, a shallow wooden box he keeps on his bench with
> a large cloth wick in it, which he charges with linseed, swiping the plane
> across it before using. But he doesn't explain his preference. Does anyone
> have any comments or preferences in this regard? Please explain.
>
> Don
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