Hi Gerry,
I asked that question of Jeff Jewit of Homestead Finishing. He said if the
piece has little or no support than the "finishing dictum" holds otherwise
don't worry about it. Cheers, JG

"G.E.R.R.Y." wrote in message
...
I know that conventional wisdom says that both sides of wood should be
finished the same to prevent warping. However, what if the "other side"
happens to be the inside of a chest that will hold clothes or other
goods that you don't want "stinking" of stains, varnishes, shellacs,
or, in fact, any type of finish? Can the inside be left unfinished?
What would be the consequences of leaving it unfinished?

Gerry