Jerry Built ] wrote in message news:AHHVFXIKB1IEMHOCNSL5F3CMKIAHPZCLADKOOOBQ@zip lip.com...
"N. Thornton" wrote:

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.

I take it you're talking about mineral oil for engines

yup

- I would not use that on windows!

I guess something that sets would stay cleaner. Point was just that
oil is a good preserver of wood.


Regards, NT