Land Ordinance of 1785. Provisions: Townships 6 miles square would be surveyed then divided into sections equaling 1 square mile. The sections were to be sold in lots of 640 acres at no less than $1 per acre. The revenue from the sale of one section for each township would be used to develop public education.
You heat up the lead dip it in the powder presto changeo you have shiney colored lead. There is even a clear coat with sparkles. Shiny Lead from Sam W. (64.72.54.252) 2/10/2003 10:21:00 AM. I used to be in the commercial reloading business.
The widespread adoption of urethanes for floor finishes didn't start to happen until the late 1960's and the early 1970's. In all likelihood, the finish on your floor is traditional varnish. It is hard to discern the difference between the two with the naked eye, but you can test in a small out-of-the-way location.A large drop or spot of water will often turn varnish cloudy within 30 minutes or less.Urethane, on the other hand, is usually unaffected by water. The bigger problem might be the presence of lead in the varnish. Yes, lead was sometimes added to clear finishes years ago.I would absolutely perform a lead test on the finish before I would create clouds of sanding or screening dust.n all likelihood, the finish on your floor is traditional varnish. It is hard to discern the difference between the two with the naked eye, but you can test in a small out-of-the-way location. A large drop or spot of water will often turn varnish cloudy within 30 minutes or less.