David_Hill

I had a light bulb go off when I read your article. I had a can of shellac that I used earlier this year and forgot behind the door in my office. I came home a couple weeks ago to a very strong alcohol smell in my house. The shellac can had a 1/4" puddle of shellac pooled under it. I couldn't imagine what had caused the leak. So glad to read abut why it happened and will go the flake route from now on.

Fine Woodworking always comes through with top quality articles and information! I am very interested in guitar construction and would be very happy to give this book a new home (or shop, as it were).

Thanks for sharing this - I've been thinking about making a bow saw for a while and also think that pallets are a great source for hardwood. Reusing things that will end up in a landfill or rotting at the side of the road is great.