Johnson Paste Wax is discontinued

[AHill]

As for a replacement, I would want to know how you intend to use it. As a furniture wax? As a rust preventive coating on cast iron or steel? As a lubricant to make things slide smoother (e.g. handsaws or planers)? For waxing wood as a protective finish, I like Renaissance Wax. A very little goes a long way. Briwax and Mylands are also good brands. You may also google bowling alley wax.

[MT Woodworker]

I do like Johnson’s paste wax, used it for over 40 years.
Many different applications, last tin about empty, got 2 more on the shelf.

So when that runs out, on to something else, but for now, I have my supply.

[Petertaylor]

Someone said make sure a new choice of wax does not have silicone. How would silicone be harmful?

[Cabinet Monkey]

Someone said make sure a new choice of wax does not have silicone.  How would silicone be harmful?

If it gets on your wood , you’ll have a nightmare come finishing time.

[EdL]

Butchers bowling alley wax is just like Johnsons paste wax....

Ed

[MstrCarpenter]

Someone said make sure a new choice of wax does not have silicone.  How would silicone be harmful?

I don't allow silicone spray in my shop or truck. Even just a few minute stray particles floating around land on your wood and you'll have fish eyes in the finish that seem to never go away.

[iclark]

Just found out that Johnson Paste Wax was discontinued on 12/31/21. If you can find it, you might want to pick up a spare.
I thought I'd pick up a can, as mine is over 10 years old and starting to get a bit funky. I searched around and it's already out of stock at my local big box stores, the local Ace Hardware and at Amazon too.

Bad news. It is what I use on the ways of my lathe.

For those looking for close-out stock, do note that the Original is what we want for our woodworking machines. The version for Floors has an OSHA-mandated additive to make it less slippery.

[jteneyck]

I used paste wax on my cast iron to protect the iron and give a low-friction surface for the wood.
The Lundmark can advertises "anti-slip" -- is that a desirable property in this application?

Matt

Yeah, they do say that.  I think it's in regards to its use on floors, which I've never done with it.  I can tell you that it's plenty slippery on my planer and jointer tables, TS and BS, router table, etc.  And it's brilliant for use rubbing out a finish with steel wool.  Never have I had wax wipe off so easily.  

John

[kurt18947]

True, but Minwax is like Johnson's and Lundmark is in a different league.  You have to try it to understand.  At $27 to your door Lundmark is well worth the difference.  Whether just waxing your machine tops or rubbing out a finish, Lundmark is nothing like Johnson's, et al.  

John

How about at $47.06 for 1 lb. from Walmart? We've used HF Staples crystal clear paste wax from Woodcraft ($14.99). SWMBO liked it a little better than Johnson's on cabinetry.

Edit: Shame on Wally World. Amazon has it for $26.81

[fredhargis]

I grabbed the last can of Johnson's at my local hardware...$8.49. Thanks for the heads up. I'm not dismissing the Lundwax suggestion, but Johnson's has worked well for me for many years as a hobbyist so I'll stick with it as long as i have some.

BTW, I searched Lundmark at Walmart and found their page at $13.30, but out of stock. Is it possible it was a third party seller that had for $47?