Consolidants for wood

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Two students at Buckinghamshire College require assistance with the
restoration of badly insect infested timber.  One piece in question
is a country chair with broken seat rail which needs consolidating
before restoration can begin.  Can anyone advise on the use of the
following consolidants:

    xylamon LX Hardening
    Paraloid B72
    Rutapox I - 93/2
    Vinnapas

The chair is not a museum piece and will have to be strong enough
for everyday use when the restoration is complete.

Can anyone who has used the above consolidants give advice on their
application and success with regard to strength, durability and
brittleness. Does anyone have any alternative suggestions?  Any
information would be appreciated.  Many thanks,

Ann and Scott

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