Woodworking Lubricants

Lubricants and cleaners keep tools cutting cleanly and work sliding smoothly. Choose dry lubricants for table saw tops and planer beds, coatings for blades and bits, laminate spray lubricant, and cleaners that remove pitch and resin.

• Bostik BladeCote cutter and bit lubricant
• Bostik GlideCote surface seal and lube
• Laminate spray lubricant
• Tool and bit cleaner and Ballistol lubricant and cleaner

See router bits and saw blades.

Questions

Why lubricate a table saw top?

A dry lubricant lets wood slide smoothly and helps protect cast iron from rust.

How do I clean pitch off a saw blade?

Use a blade and bit cleaner, then dry the blade and add a protective coating.

Can I use these on drawer slides?

They're made for tools and machine surfaces; follow the drawer slide maker's guidance.

Part of shop tools & supplies. Related: router bits, saw blades, hand & power tools, planer & jointer knives, shop supplies & safety.