Gary, I think that you can safely use a heat gun following the application
of Kerosene, just so long as you do it in Australia. Given the typhoon
damage in the northeastern part of the country I would recommend heading for
Tasmania so as not to offend or take any unnecessary risks in a disaster
zone. Americans hanging around scorching Kerosene soaked wood in a disaster
area could possibly create an international incident.

Since all the blokes in Australia are evidently named Jeff, as I have
learned from the List, you might have a difficult time navigating the legal
system there. When the magistrate says Stand up Jeff and everyone stands up,
but you, they'll know immediately that you are an American named Gary.
Those Aussies are very cunning like that.

Of course, if you mix your threads and wear checks and stripes together they
will also know that you are up to no good and probably an American.  I think
it would be far better to leave your pine with a natural finish which you
can accomplish holistically without leaving the country. Paul in Normal

> -----Original Message-----
> From: oldtools-bounces@r... [mailto:oldtools-
> bounces@r...] On Behalf Of Gary K
> Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 1:09 PM
> To: oldtools@r...
> Subject: Re: [OldTools] The Pine Blotch
> 
> I missed a lot of this thread . . . does anyone but me use
> a heat gun to darken pine?    Uh, I guess you shouldn't
> do this if you've been using kerosene on it or anything,
> or am I mixing my threads again?
> 
> Gary K
> Close to Buffalo NY, USA
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