Quote Originally Posted by gssixgun View Post
Yes and it also adds to the strength, but it is a PITA to get right, working a set of CA finished Spalted Tamrind right now will link you pics when finished

The difference is the depth of the finish, "Stabilized" is through the wood a "finish" is more on "Top" of the wood, BUT keep in mind that when you are working with wood that is 1/8" minus most all finishes are through the wood
I like the sound of that!