I think that's the most logical, given the sawdust phenomenon. Weird stuff,
that's for sure, but tough to beat for tightening up a hairline crack.

"Tony Manella" ndd1 at prolog.net wrote in message
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May be it has something to do with air in the wood. Punky wood seems to
be
much more porous than solid wood. More area of exposure to air for the
"George" george@least wrote in message
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Yep, I read that, too. So why only when punky? Lignin eaten away,
maybe?

"Kevin" wrote in message
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There is some information on Russ Fairfield's page
http://www.woodcentral.com/russ/finish4.shtml

where he states it is the cellulose that acts as an accelerator. This
is
the section titled:
Hardening The Wood with CA Glue