Maintaining/Beautifying Wrongkos (Ways, Tips, Materials, Pitfalls)

[Sajen]

And here an old thread where have been done repair and maintaining by a small Peninsula keris from my collection: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...4&page=2&pp=30

And here an old thread where I bring a tajong back to old glory: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=11844

[David]

I am a big fan of Butcher's Bowling Alley Wax. I think they went out of business, but i believe a company called BWC is still making this product.

[Bjorn]

Originally Posted by David

I am a big fan of Butcher's Bowling Alley Wax. I think they went out of business, but i believe a company called BWC is still making this product.

David, do you use just wax or do you oil first and then apply the wax?

[David]

Originally Posted by yuuzan

David, do you use just wax or do you oil first and then apply the wax?

That would depend on the condition of the wood when i receive it.

[Bjorn]

Originally Posted by David

That would depend on the condition of the wood when i receive it.

Well noted I've found Bowling Alley Wax online so I'll give that one a try!

[David]

Originally Posted by yuuzan

Well noted I've found Bowling Alley Wax online so I'll give that one a try!

One caveat. The product i have come to like is the Butcher's product. I have been told the BWC which took over this product has kept the same formula. I don't know about other bowling alley waxes, but i think there is more than one out there.

[Bjorn]

Originally Posted by David

One caveat. The product i have come to like is the Butcher's product. I have been told the BWC which took over this product has kept the same formula. I don't know about other bowling alley waxes, but i think there is more than one out there.

I found the BWC online, so that should not be an issue. I'm also considering Birchwood Casey Tru Oil; do you have any experience with this? It seems to require quite a few coatings. How many coats does the BWC Bowling Alley Wax require?