My thanks to all of you who responded to my inreq.  Response was divided,
but the majority seemed to feel that the use of creosote was not a good
idea.  Perhaps there is a difference in the creosote formulation in USA
compared to other parts of the world???  This isn't clear to me.  I do
know that brand names or common names can sometimes differ widely.
 
I think I'll try the waterproofing formula suggested by William Lord.
I'm curious how beeswax would do as a substitute for paraffin.  Perhaps
it would make a sticky, pleasant-smelling mess!  Beekeeping encourages
experimentation.
 
Cordially yours,  Jim
 
 
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