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Twisted Trees:

--- Quote from: morpheus83uk on December 21, 2023, 09:40:27 AM ---Thanks Paul.

I am just trying to work out in my head now how woodwax22 would be useful for anything?

Thanks

James

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beeswax based products are far superior for flatwork where you struggle to get the speed / friction heat for higher melting point waxes. but like Paul I stopped using them for anything that can be picked up in favour of Carnauba / Microcrystalline

Paul Hannaby:

--- Quote from: Twisted Trees on December 21, 2023, 09:57:31 AM ---
beeswax based products are far superior for flatwork where you struggle to get the speed / friction heat for higher melting point waxes. but like Paul I stopped using them for anything that can be picked up in favour of Carnauba / Microcrystalline

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I would strongly disagree with this statement about beeswax being superior for anything! Microcrystalline wax can be buffed to a shine by hand. There is no need for speed, just enough friction to flash off the solvents. The difference in melting point isn't that great but it's enough to prevent the microcrystalline wax finish being disrupted by the heat from handling, which is where the beeswax finishes fall down.

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