Electric Comet on Tue, 13 Feb 2018
11:51:42 -0800 typed in rec.woodworking the following:
On Tue, 13 Feb 2018 09:44:58 -0800
pyotr filipivich wrote:

With a tight enough fit, you can use them to store vinegar.

wooden boat builders actually use the swelling of the wood due to
water to provide the seal

have to get it just right though

Yep - "build to the nearest boat" I've heard it put.
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pyotr filipivich
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