I want to apply beeswax to a machete, axes, and other tool handles. I made the beeswax solution (3 parts linseed oil, 1 part beeswax) and would appreciate advice on how best to apply it. Should I apply it as a liquid (warm) or as a paste? What kind of applicator? How do I finish it? BTW, I've prepped the tool handles and applied a few coats of boiled linseed oil.

So this thread could go in the decks and steps section, but I figured this was more a general woodworking type question, so I thought it would go better here. If it needs to be moved that's fine. I've neglected my back patio steps over the last 5 or 6 years and the stain (solid paint stain) has been peeling up, and the wood getting really worn and sun beaten. So I am trying to sand it all down, and strip off the paint to get it ready to paint again. I've been able to get most of it with a belt sander, palm sander, and my angle grinder with a sanding disk. The one spot I have yet to be able to sand yet is on the face of the stringers between the railing slats. I don't have a picture of my steps at the moment (i'm at work), I'll try to post a pic of them tonight, but here is a random pic from the internet that should get the point across. The part in red is the part I'm talking about trying to sand: [IMG]https://i.imgur.com/RIoFAN7.jpg[/IMG] So the angle grinder allowed me to sand the sides of the railing and other tight spots. But for the face of the stringers between the slats, my belt sander is too wide to fit in there, as is my palm sander. The only thing I can think of to put on my angle grinder to reach in there would be like a wire wheel or something, but I don't want to destroy the wood lol. (I already did enough of that trying to use my pressure washer on the first couple steps) So what would be the best way to reach in there and sand between those slats? I realize I could do it by hand, but I've already spent so many hours sanding the rest of the steps I'd rather not spend too many more hours doing this part by hand if possible. Also it would be great if I could use a tool I already have on hand, but I am not opposed to borrowing or buying another tool if I have to. I know harbor freight has a skinny belt sander, but that thing is like 1/2 inch wide lol. I suppose that would work. But are there any angle grinder attachments that would be good? Thanks in advance for any advice.