Doug,

The safest paint/stains to use are ones that are water based. I would
still allow the cabinets to air out for several weeks after painting them.
This will get rid of most of the volatile organic compounds.

> Hello All.
>
>    I'm going to try and make some shell cabinets on my own.  I've got lots
> of info about what wood to use and what not to use.  What about varnishes
> and stains?  What to use or avoid?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Doug
>
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Charlie
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Carnegie Museum of Natural History
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