On 10/06/2011 09:27, Robin wrote:
Given the hardening and eventual cracking of
linseed putty, maybe a non-setting version would be an improvement.

Only in some senses perhaps: when I were a nipper the tea-leafs looked
for new windows 'cos they could quietly remove the soft putty and lift
out the glass.


Blimey, there must have been things worth pinching in those days.
While doing my contents insurance the other day, it occurred to me that
individual items worth more than £1000 have I none. More than £100
precious little either