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[JackEllis]

I use Johnson's paste wax to "lube" and protect my table saw table because it doesn't harm wood (or steel). Same with plane beds. Sure, it's cheap but it ought to do the job. My experience with a wood stock hunting rifle is that the finish gets worn with use so it will need periodic touchups anyway.

I use boiled linseed oil on my stock to protect it from moisture.

[Dirk Tungsten]

Without knowing the exact chemical composition of both it's had to say what exactly the differences are between them. However, given that Renaissance Wax is supposed to be completely harmless and is used to preserve museum quality objects is a point in its favor. Anecdotally, I waxed a number of blued firearms I never shoot and they've all help up beautifully over the years.

[dk94044]

Ren wax is expensive, but even the small 65 ml should be good enough for 10-15 handguns 2x/year for about 5-6 years.

[L84CABO]

I'm about half way into my first can of Ren Wax. Got it about three years ago. A little goes a long way. Worth the money and useful on so many things.

[FeuerFrei]

I have used both on C&R blue finishes and wood stocks.
Hunting shotguns/rifles too.
No difference other than Renwax gives > buzz and costs more.
Works to wax a paper map too.
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[Erion929]

Debated this also. Figured my revolvers were all $2000-4000 items.....bought the Renaissance. Small, small difference compared to the guns.

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[Gebe]

I've had a 200ml can of Ren wax for years and have used it on dozens of guns. It works good and works nice on leather.

Even so, I prefer Flitz polish. Goes on and removes easier than Ren wax and works great on blued and stainless finishes.

[Carcassonne]

I use to use Howards wax when I had rifles with expensive wood stock. Awards is made with beeswax. Johnson wax is made with petroleum wax.

http://www.howardproducts.com/product/feed-n-wax-wood-polish-and-conditioner/

http://www.howardproducts.com/products/wood-care/

Ace Hardware sells it.

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[heidad01]

Or, you can get a can of Boshield T9 developed by Boeing. The absolute best for protection against moisture/rust. No need to rub, it is spray on and dries leaving a non sticky film (paraffin&other goodies). A big can is under $20 and lasts you a lifetime.

Just my .02 cents.

[Carcassonne]

Or, you can get a can of Boshield T9 developed by Boeing. The absolute best for protection against moisture/rust. No need to rub, it is spray on and dries leaving a non sticky film (paraffin&other goodies). A big can is under $20 and lasts you a lifetime.

Just my .02 cents.

On wood?

I thought the OP was looking for something for wood grips.


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[heidad01]

^^^
I thought he said he has a blue revolver that has wood grips. But Boshield does not hurt wood if you do long term storage.

[sfe187]

thanks all for input. Brownells currently has free shipping over $50 and I believe 10% off additional too so I give Ren a go and I'll pick up a can of Johnson's at HD as well. I should be good for a while (lol).