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Tip on warming the screw before applying wax lubricant.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #43 Feb 1995 pg. 26

Tip on lubricating woodworking screws using wood glue.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #347 Apr 1994 (v.44#4) pg. 14

Tip on using plumber's TFE paste to lubricate wood screws.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #387 Apr 1998 (v.48#4) pg. 19

Use silicone caulk to lubricate screws and adhere them into place.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #61 Jun-Jul 1990 pg. 24

Tip: Coat new screws with a wax solution. It will keep them bright and make inserting easier.
FINE WOODWORKING #8 Fall 1977 pg. 22

Formula for a lubricant for wood screws is made from beeswax and beef tallow.
FINE WOODWORKING #13 Nov 1978 pg. 12

How to make (render) your own lamb tallow (Russian tallow) for use in lubricating wood screws, drawers, etc.
FINE WOODWORKING #26 Jan-Feb 1981 pg. 30

Tip: Toilet bowl seal rings are a good source of bees wax for lubricating screws and nails.
FINE WOODWORKING #48 Sep-Oct 1984 pg. 4

Tip: Use linseed oil to lubricate woodscrews and provide extra holding power and rust protection.
FINE WOODWORKING #51 Mar-Apr 1985 pg. 10

Tip on making a beeswax dispenser from an old stick-deodorant dispenser.
FINE WOODWORKING #123 Mar-Apr 1997 pg. 30

Tip on shellacing steel wood screws or bolts to prevent rusting and add lubrication.
POPULAR WOODWORKING #76 Jan 1994 (v.13#4) pg. 12

Tip: Use wax from toilet bowl seals to lubricate screws and nails.
WOOD MAGAZINE #10 Apr 1986 (v.3#2) pg. 13

Tip: Use beeswax, not soap, to lubricate screws.
WOODSMITH #35 Sep-Oct 1984 pg. 3

Tip on pre-lubricating wood screws with a dry lubricant.
WOODSMITH #70 Aug 1990 pg. 5

Grease pot for lubricating screws. Block of wood with a hole and a cover is filled with lubricant and carried in your tool kit.
WOODWORKER Jun 1990 (v.94#6) pg. 607

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