Any Viable Alt's to Butcher's Wax?

[kookel]

I've used Butcher's for years. A can lasts forever. Now that I'm looking to get a fresh can, I'm seeing the SC Johnson paste wax pop up a lot. Anybody use this stuff? Any other products that'll do the job?

 

[jaymandude]

For bearing edges ?

 

[kookel]

Yes

 

[felis]

I use this: https://www.minwax.com/wood-products/specialty-finishes/minwax-paste-finishing-wax
probably similar.

 

[Deafmoon]

Is Drum Dial Bearing Edge wax any good? I own it but have not used it yet.

 

[kookel]

I use this: https://www.minwax.com/wood-products/specialty-finishes/minwax-paste-finishing-wax
probably similar.

I'm not familiar with that one. It's like 1/2 the price as Butcher's, so I'm hesitant. Plus, I'm not a fan of their urethane

 

[jaymandude]

I've used Butcher's for years. A can lasts forever. Now that I'm looking to get a fresh can, I'm seeing the SC Johnson paste wax pop up a lot. Anybody use this stuff? Any other products that'll do the job?

My can is that Johnson paste wax you mention. I think they didn't have the butchers and my shop guy said it was the same thing. It certainly seems like it. PM for a picture. This can will outlast me unless I start building drum,s which I don't expect to do..

 

[Rockin' Billy]

I’ve used both. The Butchers Wax(Bowling Alley Wax) has an atrocious smell compared to Johnson’s. I find Johnson’s has less odor, goes on and off much easier, and does just the same.

 

[kookel]

My can is that Johnson paste wax you mention. I think they didn't have the butchers and my shop guy said it was the same thing. It certainly seems like it. PM for a picture. This can will outlast me unless I start building drum,s which I don't expect to do..

Thanks. Good to know. I’ll check it out

 

[backtodrum]

I use Bees wax on bearing edges with great results. I just take a bar of it and rub around the edges and then take a rag and buff off the excess, seems to do the job admirably.

 

[philmets]

I use drumdial, very happy with it. Cheap and lasts a long time...

Bearing Edge Conditioner - DRUMDIAL

Strengthens and conditions the bearing edge for fast, easy tuning! Strengthens and conditions the top of the bearing edge where it contacts the drum head. Solid stick, comes in an easy to use twist tube for a no mess application. This is not a wax, soap or a petroleum product. It allows the drum...

www.drumdial.com

 

[kookel]

I ended up going with Lundmark paste wax - behaves just like Butcher's with a less pungent smell.

 

[Slingerland3ply]

I have used paraffin wax . It seems to work ,but is a petroleum product.