Is Wax Worth While?

https://www.timbecon.com.au/brands/wh... https://www.timbecon.com.au/sanding-s... How does an age-old product like wax stand up in modern woodworking? In this video, Patrick Holcombe introduces Whittle Wax, waxes poetic on the benefits of Hard Wax and reveals some fantastic tips for creating variation in your finished product.. Whittle Waxes are the distributor for the Evolution Hardwax Oil and related finishing products. So what is a Hardwax Oil? It is a relatively new product, far more commonly used in Europe but is gaining in popularity here in Australia. Originally marketed as a flooring finish, hardwax oils are taking the high-end furniture industry by storm due to its many positive properties. As the name suggests, it is a combination of wax and oil. Neither of these finishes produce a strong hard wearing film on the surface on their own. Hardwax Oil is an oil based finish that soaks in, lightly colors the wood and forms a protective film on the surface of the wood. Its for applications where the end user wants a more natural wood finish while also having some sort of protective layer on the surface. Its also for those working with timber that want a beautiful, long-lasting, hard wearing, yet easy-to-apply natural finish. Whittle Waxes have combined all of the benefits of older versions of Hardwax Oils, but, using state-of-the-art technology in Germany have now created a super tough version of hardwax oil made uniquely for Australia - the new Evolution Hardwax Oil. Main Benefits: Faster drying times, leave overnight prior to recoating Extremely high coverage rates, up to 30m2 per Litre! Can be rolled or buffed on once material is sanding at 120 grit Four Sheen levels are available Cobalt and oxime free "Feels so good under your feet/hands” timber finish Forms a lustrous, natural, silky finish that penetrates & nurtures timbers. Enhances the natural colour & feature in the timber Manufactured with German technology, but created for Australian conditions. 2nd coat and maintenance coats can be buffed on. Can be replenished without an aggressive sanding. Re-coating results in no loss of thickness of timber, and allows the timber to build character. Floor should last indefinitely, by following a simple maintenance regime. Durable, water and stain resistant plus water repellant, suitable for bathrooms and kitchen benchtops Non-static in application & finish - does not attract dust Micro-porous oil allows timber to breathe & move seasonally. Safe for use in its liquid form & safe disposal of used wax after re-sanding. Food safe, toy safe, environmentally friendly manufacturing. Colourless, professional surface coating and protection.