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Fortunately, my stripping days are over. My last can of methylene chloride stripper has bit the dust but our remodeling of this 110 y.o. house is virtually complete.
I would use caution using lye based substances. They will voraciously eat aluminum and zinc materials. If using them on wood, it is necessary to thoroughly wash the piece to remove any traces of the lye. Also, it goes without saying, use PPE. Lye also dissolves human flesh.
I would use caution using lye based substances. They will voraciously eat aluminum and zinc materials. If using them on wood, it is necessary to thoroughly wash the piece to remove any traces of the lye. Also, it goes without saying, use PPE. Lye also dissolves human flesh.