Thanks For both explanation Mike.

The china berry info is amazing.

Monty: They do sell a small wax stick for lubricating bandsaw blades. You turn it on and gently put the stick against it for few seconds. I have one like this one: http://www.rockler.com/blade-lubricant-stick?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=&utm_content=pla&utm_campaign=PL&sid=V9146&gclid=CK2Xno7Wn74CFceCfgodsn8AwQ

Abbas, Castro Valley, CA