After reading many of the relevant posts about various methods, processes and constituents in preservative stabilizers I can't help but wonder why commercial OTS (off the shelf) wood preservatives aren't recommended. They contain polymers such as ABS and styrene dissolved in organic solvents i.e. acetone, MEK, toluene and others to apply to deteriorated rotted soft wood to harden and bond fibers just as we want to do with fossils and bone. I believe Formby's is one manufacturer and maybe Minwax. Search the web and purchase at the local hardware store, Home Depot or Lowe's. Readily available and inexpensive. Please comment. I'd be interested in your thoughts and experiences with these products.