Denatured Alcohol

[Esser]

I am having a hard time finding denatured alcohol. Will Isopropyl alcohol work?

[inzersv]

Esser, I got my denatured alcohol at the hardware store (Home Depot). I don't know if Isopropyl Alcohol will work.

[Dave S]

Josh,

Isopropyl is a poor substitute for denatured alcohol - is is not as effective a solvent a denatured.

I bought gallons of the stuff from the paint department at Menards - don't know if you have them where you live. Another possibility if you have a fleet or farm store - check there, but as Stan said - the large chain hardware stores should have it.

Good luck,

Dave S
St Paul MN

[szicree]

It sounds like Canada is a tough place to find denatured alcohol. One place you should try is dedicated woodworking stores or anybody who makes or repairs classical guitars/violins. Many fine instruments are finished with shellac and this requires denatured alcohol. Good luck.

[Esser]

Thanks for the replies. I'll try some specialty stores. Home Depot and Lowe's didn't have it.

[mr bill]

Ace Hardware has it.