Although the logic in the previous post, about lemon (or banana) oil
   being superior, seems reasonable, why would the Smithsonian go to the
   trouble to seek out (and promote) a beeswax base product, if lemon oil
   was adequate?
 
        I don't think any oil is as good as a wax.  At least that is
my experience with them as waterproofers for boots and skin.
After reading these posts, I'm going to quit using linseed oil on
my garden tool handles and try the beeswax polish instead.
 
 
Liz Day
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Indianapolis, Indiana, central USA