Reply by Ron Aylor

Any piece can be abused/mistreated. When I present my Prie Dieux, I try to educate the recipient about the possibilities of wood movement and the fact that my shellac finish will not really like direct sunlight. Once said, I offer my services to repair anything that might go awry in the near future. To date … that has not happened!  If it did, I would assess the situation and immediately repair anything due to my failings, and offer  to repair anything caused by abuse.