So anybody use just wax?
>
> Not straight wax
> But oil/wax about a million times
I have bitter experience with oil/wax going into a wet climate.
When dealing with my mothers estate I came across about 25 or 40 
projects I'd made, over a lifetime.
  Well one of my favorite woods is local birds eye pine. When well 
polished it looks like the emperors new hatband, under a brand new 
oil/wax finish.
  Many other woods too of course, but the birdseye was really special.

  Unfortunately, over time and with moisture it attracts water and mold, 
and turns live fungus
green-black. yuck
    (mother used to use a special lemon oil furniture polish to combat 
mold in the deep south, but as time passed she fell behind).

     I overcoat any linseed oil I use now. Often shellac first, then 
varnish.
I am all for tradition, but not to the point of tears.

     Honestly guys, just between you n me, I am not much of a finish 
snob anymore.
Spar varnish, floor finish, even water based finishes.
I used to hate modern finishes.
Many seem to be way better than they used to be though. Harder and more 
impervious to rough service.

   Learning to really handle a brush? That was the big deal for me.
  After that its not so bad.
             yours Scott


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