In a message dated 8/7/2000 8:08:49 PM Mountain Daylight Time, 
kenp794@e... writes:

> Keep up the good work I love reading this varnish stuff. I enjoyed the
>  varnish info from the muzzleloaders. But I find bemoaning the lack of
>  lead in the linseed puzzling. What they are really saying here is they
>  don't like having to get used to the new product. Personally I rejoice
>  whenever I can eliminate a toxin from my work.  


I have to agree with you on the toxins.  Now I wonder 
whether I need to worry about lead being in old linseed 
oil finishes.  I've got a couple young kids ya know.

Bill Bohl