In a message dated 9/03/2000 3:59:50 PM, Paul wrote: <<There are, however other possible interpretations of what is happening, which is why I'm interested in opening it to debate.>> Paul; Don't "debate" it measure it yourself. Cut a strip of bushing cloth to an accurately measured length say two inches long. Also cut a block of wood to any acurately measured dimension, say 1 inch square by 2inches long. In the block of wood drill a very precise hole all the way through the block (1 inch dimension) , the hole to be, say, 3/8ths. Next soak both the wool and the wood in the same solution of your preference, say 50/50 alcohol and water let the wool and the wood stay in this solutuion for say 10 minutes. Take both objects out of the water and set them on a non absorbant surface. After both objects are dry enough not to get your hands wet when you pick them up measure them, the wool in length, and the wood in outside dimensions...also measure the hole you have drilled in the wood (you can use the drill bit you drilled the hole with). Finally allow both objects to thoroughly dry, say 24 to 48 hours, and measure a second time. Let us know what you find. :-) Jim Bryant (FL)
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