Pros and cons of wood wax

[Wlmedley]

Question for some of you that are experienced wood workers. I made a few cutting boards awhile back and finished them with some wood wax I ordered which is supposed to be safe with food. Didn't know what to expect as I put it on bare wood but I liked the look and it was pretty easy to do. Just wandering if some sort of good wax could be used for other applications for a finish such as tables or benches and if so what would be a good brand. I'm thinking it wouldn't work for outside use but maybe for inside it would be a alternative to other finishes. Thanks for any info.

[RetiredTech]

When my dad was alive he used to use Johnson wax on small projects he'd make to sell. Things like gnome houses and jewelry boxes. I tried to find some a while back but it looks like they stopped making it. I bought some Minwax and use it on the posts of my sawmill to make them slide buttery smooth. But it says not for outside use on the can. 

[Machinebuilder]

I was building a table top for my camper and asked at Woodcraft about a table top poly.
the gentleman recommended a Hard wax finish, because if it got scratched or showed wear you can just give it another coat.

Briwax Hard wax oil

I have used it on several things and am happy with it.

I have tried different food grad waxes etc for cutting boards and spoons. I started using pure tung oil.
I saw a youtube video that claims it is more water resistant. I had to use some pliers to open the bottle a couple days ago so I know it polymerizes pretty hard.

[Dan_Shade]

Pros:

Easy to use 
Can be "refreshed" with another coat 

Cons:

Not as durable as lacquer or polyurethane 
Multiple recoats over time may need stripped prior to reapplication. 

[Brad_bb]

Rubio Monocoat is a catalyzed wax finish.  I love it.  I've only used the clear on walnut, but they also have various colors.  After it's cured use a ceramic coating on it for tables or furniture like N3 Nano from Blacktail studios. That will help protect form glass rings, scratches etc.  and give the finish a deeper look.

For a cutting board, I'd just use mineral oil for practical use. I understand that if people are selling cheeseboards, they want the finish to pop to help sell them, but on my own cutting board, mineral oil.