>>180063The last step is to apply a protective coating to the ax head itself (Figure 72). You can clean the rust and pitch
from the metal with an abrasive impregnated rubber eraser block called the Wonderbar. Wipe light machine oil
over all the metal on both sides of the ax, and then carefully rub a beeswax and oil mixture into the steel. The
mixture will cling to the steel and protect it from rust. The ax head should be warm to ensure better coverage
of the mixture.
Figure 72—Protective coatings for the ax head.
