anyone use Linwax

[KHalverson]

bees wax linseed oil and turpentine.
iv read it works for waterproofing leather, wood and metal.
been thinking on making some and using it on forged tools.

[willie]

I have used the recipe, not any commercial product by that name. the linseed will darken wood over time

[Mesophilic]

Using it on the metal or on handles?

Didn't get much imterest but here's a thread I started on a paste wax experiment  if it helps

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,67249.msg945294.html#msg945294

[Hawkdancer]

I think the term "Linwax" is trademarked by the company that makes the finish called "Linspeed".  That is a good hard finish used for musical instruments and gunstock.  Check Brownell's catalog.
Hawkdancer

[Hawkdancer]

Start with a 1:1:1 ratio, and adjust to taste?!
Hawkdancer

[KHalverson]

Using it on the metal or on handles?

Didn't get much imterest but here's a thread I started on a paste wax experiment  if it helps

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,67249.msg945294.html#msg945294

thanks
trent tye from purgatory forge mentioned using it to treat wood, leather and steel.
as a rust inhibitor.

[Mesophilic]

Took me a bit to find it but this topic remonded me of a video on 18th century fat-wax.  I'd guess the linseed oil would smell better than raccoon fat and the turpentine would make it smoother in applying.

Add the H to the beginning.

ttps://youtu.be/MattBVhFSwM

[Pappy]

I use all 3, just not together, sounds like an interesting mixture, may give that a try.
 Pappy

[Pat B]

I used to wipe down my bows with turpentine after final sanding then hand rub in linseed oil then wait a few days before adding Tru-Oil. Haven't done it in the last few years. I do use bear fat, bees wax and turpentine or pine pitch for leather treatment sometimes.