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Hi Steve,

I was wondering if you've ever used soy gel to strip doors before...we still use a heat gun for some projects, but when you're dealing with generations of nasty paint (some possibly with lead in it), the idea of using a heat gun (which would vaporize lead content and increase your chances of breathing it in, which is both nasty and dangerous, despite the intoxicating sweet aroma)can be distressing. We're always trying to find information about doing things as green as possible, and a while ago, a friend tipped us off about soy gel. We've been using it rather religiously since last May, when we discovered that it's actually incredibly effective and non-toxic to boot. I just thought I'd mention it in case you or your readers are interested in trying it. I don't know where to buy it (Reggie and Nora brought it in one day), but it shouldn't be hard to find online. We found that if you apply the soy gel thickly to the area you're stripping, then cover it with a thick plastic, and let it stew in its own juices for 24 hours, when you come back, the caked on paint comes up very easily....So it's both environmentally friendly and relatively elbow-grease-free. If you have tried this, please let me know your thoughts on the matter.
Thanks!