Jeff wrote:
: I have a piece of maple with very heavy spalting. It is rather soft in
: spots. Is there a way to stabilize the wood to make it more durable. Thanks.


Try the product he


http://www.rotdoctor.com


It's a thin, penetrating epoxy that was originally
developed for repaiing rotted wood in boats.

Several people have suggested using CA glue. Be careful -- there have
been several reports on rec.crafts.woodturning of spalted maple combusting
after being loaded up with CA glue.

-- Andy Barss