Immersed in cold water gelatin does not dissolve but swells up; it dissolves readily in hot water, forming, according to the quantity present, a thick jelly which solidifies to a hard mass on cooling (the " glue " of the woodworker), or a thin jelly (used in cookery).
Hartmann & Schlegel (1980) reported contact dermatitis from the wood dust of this species in a Swiss woodworker.
If you know of a woodworker with a great reputation you would like to contract who is long distance, you may not have the opportunity to visit his studio.
New Woodworker has an amazing cat condo on the site.
Unless you're an expert woodworker, you should start with an existing plan.
