[Shop-talk] unnerving burnt smell

[wmc_st at xxiii.com]

At 07:52 AM 7/6/2007, you wrote:
>I'm getting a very unnevering burnt wood smell in my family room that I
>..... Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can find the source
>before it becomes disasterous? I guess I'll pull all the outlets in 
>that part of the house this weekend to see if there are any issues.

That's scary.  An infrared thermometer like this:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=91778
is real useful for locating hot spots.  Plus it's a real fun toy to 
have around, and only $40 @ H.F.

   -Wayne