How to Lubricate a Table Saw

George Vondriska provides tips on how to lubricate your table saw to protect it and help its parts move smoothly. A WoodWorkers Guild of America (WWGOA) original video.

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15 Responses to “Lubricating a Table Saw”

Jason July 22nd, 2016

Can you please post the lubricants and possibly a source for them?

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- Customer Service July 27th, 2016
  
  Hi, Jason. The “spritz” bottle was from Empire Manufacturing. That product is no longer made. The aerosol product is from Bostik and is called TopCote. Bostik has subsequently changed the name of the product to GlideCote. It’s available from Amazon.com.
  
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Brian McLoughlin September 29th, 2017

It would be nice if George told us what the heck he’s using after singing it’s praises!

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- Customer Service September 29th, 2017
  
  Hi Brian. The “spritz” bottle was from Empire Manufacturing. That product is no longer made. The aerosol product is from Bostik and is called TopCote. Bostik has subsequently changed the name of the product to GlideCote. It’s available from Amazon.com.
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  Jean-WWGOA Video Membership
  
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STEVEN September 29th, 2017

Hi, I have a Dewalt Job Site table saw. I’m not sure what the surface is made of. Do you think I need to lubricate it?

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- Customer Service September 29th, 2017
  
  Hi Steven. Yes. I would suggest lubricating the surface of any table saw.
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  Paul-WWGOA
  
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Rick Bodick September 29th, 2017

thanks, I’ve used paste wax before on my table saw, and it works great, but this seems like it’s a lot easier and a lot faster – I’ll have to give it a try!!

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raypletan September 30th, 2017

I find that the propellant in the spray lubricant has a shelf life (depending on how long it has been been in stock at the distributor or how long you have owned it). So eventually the spray starts to “spit and sputter” leaving “globs” that are hard to buff out. So I find that a paste wax, such as Renaissance Wax, works much better and provides the benefits you are looking for with the spray product. What is your experience? Thanks.

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- Customer Service October 4th, 2017
  
  Hi Ray. I’ve never had the spray lubricant do what you are describing. I feel that I get very similar results when using silicon free paste wax, but the spray is just quicker to apply and easier to remove.
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  Paul-WWGOA
  
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Mary Jane Archer October 1st, 2017

What is the names of the product you used to lubricate your table saw?

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- Customer Service October 2nd, 2017
  
  Hi Mary Jane. “The “spritz” bottle was from Empire Manufacturing. That product is no longer made. The aerosol product is from Bostik and is called TopCote. Bostik has subsequently changed the name of the product to GlideCote. It’s available from Amazon.com.”
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  Jean-WWGOA Video Membership
  
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Ivan October 1st, 2017

What product(s) were you using exactly? I couldn`t see the name on your video. Thx

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- Customer Service October 2nd, 2017
  
  Hi Ivan. “The “spritz” bottle was from Empire Manufacturing. That product is no longer made. The aerosol product is from Bostik and is called TopCote. Bostik has subsequently changed the name of the product to GlideCote. It’s available from Amazon.com.”
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  Jean-WWGOA Video Membership
  
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Cecil Johns February 11th, 2018

George, have you used Fluid Film? It does not contain silicone.

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- Customer Service February 13th, 2018
  
  Hi Cecil. George does not have any experience with that product. He currently uses this product to lubricate his saw:
  http://amzn.to/2ilPB0O
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  Paul-WWGOA
  
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15 Responses to “Lubricating a Table Saw”

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