wax removal

[Richard Flanders]

You sure it's wax? I'm not sure what will take wax off short of a pretty strong solvent. Seems most of the guys recommend Murphy's oil soap for cleaning old gunk off stocks and recommend caution, as in first experimenting cautiously on a small area and not just pouring it on and scrubbing away with a scrubby sponge. I have no experience with it so am not the one to instruct, but I'm sure others will chime in here soon.

[Brent Francis]

Im sure at least part of it is wax. probably alot of other stuff too. I will try the murphies on a small area see how it works. thanks

[Smoothebore]

Brent, I'd use Murphy's Oil Soap and a toothbrush. Then wipe it off with a dry damp rag or paper towel. Don't soak it with water, it's not good for the wood. Murphy's will not harm any finish, but there may not be much finish under the old built up gunk. So be prepared that you may have to re-fresh the French Polish finish.

Dave