That is the method I use to seal all of the non-knife forged things that I make. Gotta love that aroma though!! Mark I just finished a rebar staircase (toprail and balusters are 1-3/4"; everything else a combo of 3/8 to 3/4 rebar), total feet of the staircase is about 50 feet. I waxed it hot with beeswax.