Reply To: Oiling & Lubricating Plane Soles Welcome! › Forums › General Woodworking Discussions › Oiling & Lubricating Plane Soles › Reply To: Oiling & Lubricating Plane Soles 10 December 2012 at 8:31 am #4465 AnonymousInactive I vary between candle wax (A simple white candle) and 3 in 1 oil. I found mutton tallow can sometimes contain salt (Depending on source) and turns rancid if conditions aren’t ideal.