Jerry Built ] wrote in message news:GFHTIOEAPRD3IHH3FSJ3NQIOKOF3LVKDHZKPHTJZ@zip lip.com...
Paul Mc Cann wrote:
NT wrote [ oiling timber for protection v. the elements ]

it would offer precious little, if any, protection

Really? I've found that oil on hardwood gives good protection,
and is very easy to re-do when needed.


I used oil (as a 50/50 mix with paraffin) on a softwood frame to hold
permanently wet earth. Something like 5 or 6 years later - with no
reoiling - and it looked as good as when it went in. I was very
surprised, only intended it to be temporary.


Regards, NT