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<DIV>Hi Craig -</DIV>
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<DIV>As has been mentioned, there are many water-based finishing materials=
available these days that offer a much lower VOC content than the solvent-=
based
ones, and as such, are much safer. As well, they are much =
more
pleasant to share the same shop space with. Brushing them, =
however,
requires a little practice and re-training. I suggest you visit Jeff=
Jewitt's website at <A
href="http://www.homesteadfinishing.com">www.homesteadfinishing.com</A>&=
nbsp;to
check out his product line as well as the wealth of technical information
available there. I know of a couple finishers who have have good =
success
brushing on the Oxford Hybrid Varnish (I think that's the name). It =
is
sprayable, too, but I got the impression you are brushing? A couple =
of my
customers have achieved surprisingly good results brushing a water-based =
finish
from Rockler (the Woodworker's Store) made by General Finishes. I =
have
always thought of it as a DIY kind of finish for the Sunday warrior, but =
good
results can certainly be had. You might also check out <A
href="http://www.aquacoatsupply.com">www.aquacoatsupply.com</A> &=
nbsp;as a
quality supplier, as well as the Fuhr line of finishes (<A
href="http://www.fuhrinternational.com">www.fuhrinternational.com</A>?)</=
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<DIV>Mark Potter</DIV>
<DIV><A href="mailto:bases-loaded@juno.com">bases-loaded@juno.com</A></=
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<DIV>On Mon, 3 Feb 2003 06:31:33 -0800 "Craig Glasser" <<A
href="mailto:cglasser@hotmail.com">cglasser@hotmail.com</A>> writes:</=
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<DIV>Hello List:</DIV>
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<DIV>I am working on my own old upright, my first project. I have
lightly sanded the keys and was going to put some clear sanding sealer on=
them
(Parks brand). I was until I read the can's label: warnings =
about
birth-defects, dizziness, headaches, permanent brain and nervous system
damage. I didn't even open the can. Does anyone have a source=
for
non-toxic (or less toxic) finish products?</DIV>
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<DIV>Thanks:</DIV>
<DIV>Craig Glasser</DIV>
<DIV>Associate member, Sacramento Valley, CA chapter.</DIV>
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