Members dikman Posted October 10, 2015 Members Report Posted October 10, 2015 (edited) Wax would definitely be the way to go. If you search the 'net you'll find lots of info on making/blending waxes, depending on what you want to achieve. (And some of them smell good too). Lanolin is a good additive for rust prevention, and is not only natural but good for your skin. A beeswax and lanolin mixture would be a good starting point, and a bit of olive oil could be added too (many claim you should only use extra virgin oil). Mutton tallow is another very good additive, and isn't hard to make if you can't buy it. The beauty of the stuff that I've mentioned is that they're all natural and don't go rancid! Johnson's Paste Wax is one that is used for all sorts of things besides floors - used in various boolit lube concoctions, for one - and is highly regarded, in general, by reloaders. (Unfortunately, it's not obtainable here in Oz, although many have looked for it). Blending waxes is a fascinating subject in itself. Edited October 10, 2015 by dikman Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
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