Using wood wax on outdoor pieces

That’a a good question. I don’t really have a good answer because I don’t do outdoor projects. BUT, if the finish looked the way I wanted it to and was built up with enough layers to properly protect the wood. THEN, I would probably leave it at that!!!! I’m kinda lazy and waxing is very time consuming and tedious with hours of rubbing and rubbing…. I don’t really think it would add anything but I’m interested in seeing what everyone else has to say!

-- I have metal in my neck but wood in my blood!!

Tim, Lord knows that I’ve already put in an exorbinant amount of hours into the finish already. Hope other jocks give input. Like to know if others have done it or not and why.

-- Harold

wax is one of the weakest finish elements, its is at best a temporary feel and sheen enhancer, it doesnt add much in the way of protection, for exterior I personally see it as a waste of time, , just my .02

Charles – this is the conclusion I”m coming too as well. I spoke to a neighbor (great craftsman) and he too suggested to not do it.

Now off to finishing the project and posting it.

-- Harold

it may attract wasps & hornets.

-- When the moderator chooses sides, his site sucks.

CR1 – you’re kidding… right??

-- Harold