"David P" wrote in message
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Surely oil would stink?!

I have also thought about using a spray gun, I think it would require
less paint, and certainly less time. Has anyone tried them outside?

Actually it doesn't. I know my posting was partly 'tongue in cheek' but
going back a few years this was a fairly common practice. The old engine
oil was a cheap and less smelly alternative to creosote. The only downside
was the black colour, but as that is what you actually
want.......................... !!

Kev