>From: Herb Rodriguez <Herb.Rodriguez@Colorado.edu>
>
>If urushi causes such a horrible reaction, how do full time shakuhachi
>makers deal with it?
Not everyone is allergic.
>And, finally, why continue to use a caustic substance anyway? Are
>there no viable substitutes that are not as caustic?
and so the discussion comes full circle. Yes, there are substitutes
- most notably cashew lacquer - none of which appear to be readily
available in the US.
or has someone tried auto paint.
bj
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