1) quality of the oak,
2) leave to aclimatise for at least 3 months if poss
3) do not alpply any finish until (item ") has been accomplished!!
4) don't let your partner/wife/what ever you call them(sorry about that one).. turn up the central heating to topical settings coz they are cold, tell them to put on a cardy/jumper/top what ever 18-21 deg is perfect!!!!
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