While we are on the wax thread, jewelers use wax wire sometimes when casting with the lost wax method. This wire, about 1/16" diameter (maybe 16 gauge), comes on a spool somewhat like solder. I use it in wood pilot holes before inserting the fastener (I use sheet metal screws for woodwork) to lubricate and add water resistance.
http://www.riogrande.com/MemberArea/ProductPage.aspx?assetname=700340&page=GRID&category|category_root|122=Casting+Equipment+and+Supplies&category|cat_122|394=Wax+and+Wax+Working&category|cat_1544|3272=Wire+and+Sheet+Wax&first_answer=16 Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek 30 07.695N 081 38.484W I have recently tried the wax ring used to bed toilet bowls to the floor. This was mentioned at a boat show by a engineer that makes self steering vanes. He said he uses it on SS screws in aluminum with good results. I have not disassembled anything yet so I can't say but this stuff is very sticky, waterproof and does not drip when in the sun. Cheap too. - Allen
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