Ken Meltsner wrote:

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>The other good stuff for solvent use is isopropyl alcohol -- you need
>the 99% pure stuff, not the 70% (or less) rubbing alcohol stock.  It
>evaporates slower than ethanol, I think.
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Jonathan:
  I buy the isopropl at the local janatorial supply outlet (actually 
labled as anhydrous) for ~$8/gal.
I consider it a good buy.  It has (to me) significantly less odor than 
denatured that I get at the
borg.  If the denatured odor isn't a problem for your wife, it will dry 
faster and dissolve the
flakes faster than the iso.  If you're doing a large piece, mix the iso 
and denatured 50/50 to
slow down drying time and avoid lap marks.
my 2 cents worth.
Charlie Rodgers  who has a just-mixed pint of buttonlac ready to go on a 
small side table
Clinton, Maryland