Many thanks, that’s a lot of paper towels I am going to need. I am wondering about adding a small amoun of hardener to epoxy thinners as a sort of last wipe after cleaning everything I can. The uncured epoxy resin has penetrated deep into the wood and this may just get any engrained resin to set. I could then leave it in a hot room for a week to bake it dry (not sure how the wife will take to having half aboat hanging above the Aga but what a mans gotta do….)