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Apply Beeswax Patina and Buff

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YOU'VE NEVER SEEN A WELDING TABLE LIKE THIS! CUSTOM HEAVY STEEL WORKBENCH BUILD!

What happens here

Once the steel table is clean and warm (ideally after sitting in the sun), shave a block of beeswax directly onto the surface. Use a multi-tool or knife to create small shavings that will melt easily. Then, use a heat gun to melt the beeswax, evenly spreading it over the entire surface of the table. Once the beeswax is melted and distributed, use a rag to wipe off any excess. The final step is to buff the surface to a nice shine using a standard automotive buffing wheel attached to the angle grinder, giving the table a protective and aesthetic patina.

Goal: Protect the steel tabletop and create an aesthetic patina.

Tools and materials

  • Angle Grinder DeWalt — Powering the buffing wheel
  • Automotive Buffing Wheel — Buffing the beeswax to a shine
  • Beeswax Block Homemade — Creating a protective patina on the steel
  • Heat Gun — Melting the beeswax
  • Multi-Tool / Knife — Shaving the beeswax
  • Rag — Wiping off excess beeswax
  • Scraper — Removing excess beeswax