Some comments about wood wax dipping. Beeswax has too low a melt point, which will make it runny or tacky in the summer time. I have often wondered why anyone would use beeswax which sells for $3.00-$5.50/lb, when paraffin is $1.25-$1.80 /lb? 
We use 165F melt point paraffin to prevent the tackiness. Years ago we used the paraffin / rosin mix, we used about 20% rosin, which seemed to work well at the time. We now use 33% micro crystline wax instead of the rosin as the micro wax has a harder finish. 
Just as a reference we dip approx. 5000 boxes a year, as well as numerous pallets and lids. I received my education from Murray Lewis in Manitoba who has been doing it for decades.
Tim Townsend
TPLR Honey Farms
Stony Plain AB
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