DonkeyHody wrote:

I think I'd heat the wood in the microwave for a while. Keep the
power level low and the cook times long. Don't let the wood get
too hot to touch. Ain't no critter around that can survive in a
microwave oven.


Something about that idea just doesn't sit well with me. Wood does
contain some moisture and what would be the effect of a microwave? I
have no idea but it sure might be wise to put in a test piece first.