In message , Fredxx
writes
On 12/01/2021 18:16, Tim Lamb wrote:
We are coming to the end of having a new staircase fitted. Apart from
specifying and ordering, my total involvement so far has been helping
manoeuvre it through the front door and machining up a strip of farm
Oak to finish the landing return!
I don't think beeswax is ideal as a stair finish but what should I
use? My carpenters have recommended *Osmo* which is a fancy finishing
oil from Germany.

It is an oil that a lot of professionals use. I know someone who swears
by the stuff,

Perhaps someone could explain what is meant by *lint free cloth*. I had
in mind surreptitiously acquiring a handy teacloth:-)



Attempting to buy some through Amazon, I got caught by their new
secure login: where you have to *tap* the message sent to your
mobile! Are geriatric/Luddites not allowed to shop anymore! I suppose
I could get the catering dept. to use her account. Two birds with one
stone as the new stair was entirely her idea!

Actually Howdens have an offer on 1l door oil from Osmo so I plan to try
that. Raw is said to contain a whitener to offset the darkening effect
of the satin version.
Slow drying, which is inconvenient for stairs!

I thought it was associated with news laws regarding privacy and how
liability from fraud has switched to banks and suppliers.

I think you have no choice but to accept their demand, or pass the buck
as suggested! :-)

I have tried various login routes and failed to get anywhere. Perhaps
Amazon consider this a success. I may try their help line tomorrow.


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Tim Lamb