Argent wrote:
I've just bought an old open bookcase made of oak at auction and found
that the wood is quite soft along a short length of the back edge of
one of the sides. The area seems dry and both the stain and polish on
and around this patch are good. Does anyone have any idea what has
caused this softness? Could it be rot? I'm loathe to cut out this
area as it still looks fine but would welcome some advice.
Argent.

Woodworm?