In a message dated 98-01-13 18:44:48 EST, spost@n... writes:

> Just to muddy the waters a bit, how does a wooden smoother with a tight
>  mouth and a thick iron compare?  It seems like it has three of the four
>  elements you mention: solid bedding all the way to the bevel,  a tight
mouth,
>  and a thick iron.

GG, Scott,

Did anyone ever reply to this very interesting question? How about it, can a
wooden smoother be a "best" smoother? Are there specific models or types that
could serve even if the average coffin wouldn't meet the standard? Or is this
function purely beyond the capability of a woodie?

Cheers/Don Carron