Did my first stack cut yesterday

[tux_linux]

yes, some wax is recommended. But don't use the car polish wax, that one has kind of silicone in it and will leave marks on your wood.
I use a simple hard wax for wood. Works fine.

[Rapid Roger]

speaking of wax helping your project slide over the new insert, should I be waxing my saw table anyway?

YES!

But, do not use automobile wax with silicone in it. Use bees wax or a furniture paste wax and buff to a smooth, slick surface.

Rog

[TomC]

I think i'm going to get a chance to try making a new insert and trying to level it to the table tonight.  i have some wax (Not automotive wax Roger!) that i'll try.  Then i'm going to try another first - making a box with an inlay in the lid.

[ChuckD]

I use a product called "Topcoate" on my saws and a can last for a long time.  The table never rusts and I live in Oregon and it is so smooth that with the tilt of the table nothing will stay on the table.  Try Google to find it.  It has been a while.

[Jim Finn]

.... but would never come in handy for someone like me who only makes things in small quantities for family and friends. .......What you guys never told me was that it was easier to cut these pieces this way than one at a time. .......  Result was four sets of runners that all looked much better than the first set I cut individually.

Useful tecnique...I stack cut different woods when doing Intarsia.  Makes for a perfect fit when re-assembled .