"George" george@least wrote in message
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Which, of course is a different case, where your fingers are deliberately
involved. Still makes sense to spritz the back side of a crack to stem
the
flow and avoid casual finger trapping.

Now, does anyone know what it is about punky wood, especially punky knots,
that causes the same rapid and odorous reaction even in the absence of the
accelerant?
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Probably moisture trapped in the punky area.

Ken