Question: WAX ?

[jerrywh]

What is the best gun wax to protect engraving?

 

[monk]

renaisance , or however it is spelled, works for that.

 

[SamW]

Yes, Renaissance wax which was originally developed to protect valuable and varied museum articles. To enhance engraving, mix in a bit of lamp black.

 

[jerrywh]

Thanks Sam.
your the man.

 

[mdengraver]

Yes, Sam definitely is the man, and his work is top notch too! And he's also a gentleman!

 

[tdelewis]

I have a small plastic container about the size of a 50 cent piece. My wife gave it to me. I think she got it at the dollar store or Walmart. I fill it about half full with the wax. I thin the wax with lighter fluid and add some inletting black to make a dark black wax. That is the way I use it. The black helps with the shading and it is much easier to apply and polish if it is thinner. I have found that using it right from the can it can build up in spots. Of course my can is 30 plus years old and has dried a little.