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wogpotter · March 22, 2012, 07:34 AM

As mykeal has observed, check out the local beekeepers. FWIW I use beeswax because its free, not because it's "better".

I started out with some "Wunderlube 2000?" mainly because it was what the local store had when I was getting start up supplies, but I found it too runny, particularly in hot weather. Then I tried Crisco shortening, which melted & ran even easier! The 60/40 Crisco solid & beeswax seems to be a better blend as far as melting temps go.

March 22, 2012, 07:34 AM	#20
wogpotter Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2004 Posts: 4,811	As mykeal has observed, check out the local beekeepers. FWIW I use beeswax because its free, not because it's "better". I started out with some "Wunderlube 2000?" mainly because it was what the local store had when I was getting start up supplies, but I found it too runny, particularly in hot weather. Then I tried Crisco shortening, which melted & ran even easier! The 60/40 Crisco solid & beeswax seems to be a better blend as far as melting temps go. __________________ Allan Quatermain: “Automatic rifles. Who in God's name has automatic rifles”? Elderly Hunter: “That's dashed unsporting. Probably Belgium.”