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  1. 04-24-2024, 05:15 PM #1
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    Has anybody ever heard of Bowling alley wax?

    Today I was helping my sister clean out an old outbuilding, getting it ready for demolition when I came across a full 4 pound can of
    "Butchers Bowling Alley Wax". I opened it up, and the smell of turpentine and mineral spirits was clear to me. Label on the can says it contains Carnuba and other fine waxes, it is a paste wax.

    I cant figure out how to post pictures on this site, but if a member here would be so kind to pm me with a cell phone # I can text pictures of the can and contents to you and you can post them here.
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  2. 04-24-2024, 05:24 PM #2
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    BAW is some tough stuff. Once dry, it has a very strong film strength. (think ten pound bowling balls slamming onto the lane) A couple of coats on a sub-sonic cast bullet should work very well.
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  3. 04-24-2024, 05:43 PM #3
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    Great stuff. I have been using it on the knives I make. Works great on the steel and handle material. Smells good too!
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  4. 04-24-2024, 06:00 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rapidrob View Post
    BAW is some tough stuff. Once dry, it has a very strong film strength. (think ten pound bowling balls slamming onto the lane) A couple of coats on a sub-sonic cast bullet should work very well.
    Ten pound balls are the lightest allowed in sanctioned leagues. My wife rolls with a sixteen pound ball. So yes, it's one tough wax!
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    https://www.amazon.com/butchers-bowl...ling+alley+wax
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    Quote Originally Posted by M-Tecs View Post
    https://www.amazon.com/butchers-bowl...ling+alley+wax
    So, I just rescued $120 worth of wax from the dumpster??? SWEET!!!
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  7. 04-24-2024, 08:58 PM #7
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    I pulled 2 1/2 cases (30 cans) of Butchers out of a dumpster a few years ago, I’ve been mixing it half and half with Lee liquid lube.
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    might very well be the best wax!!
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  9. 05-12-2024, 09:47 AM #9
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    Nice score!
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  10. 05-12-2024, 10:16 AM #10
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    great on Older stocks, antique guns both metal and wood to prevent rust. Not to Good for Newer Rifles with New synthetic finish
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    Looked it up. $31 a pound at Amazon.
    Folks will need a replacement for Johnsons's paste wax that is discontinued.
    I use it on military relic gunstocks.

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  12. 08-02-2024, 06:09 PM #12
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    awesome find...also can be used on most furniture finishes as a protective coat....and...firearm furniture too....it's great stuff....congrats.

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  13. 08-31-2024, 05:16 PM #13
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    Used too heavy on bowling alleys and 300 game result. Its good stuff.
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