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David writes:

>Does that mean that if I use 190 proof grain
>alcohol when I apply shellac, say, to soundboards prior to varnishing,
>thatit will be less likely to raise grain (no pun intended)?  Is there any
>down side to using it for that?

Greetings, 
   I don't know about the grain being raised, others probably will.  I have 
used this, like Susan, when applying French polish, but grain raising isn't a 
consideration in that process.  
   The downside may be that it is expensive.  
Regards, 
Ed Foote