Joe Barta writes:

[...]

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.

The wood considered here contains not very much moisture (probably,
otherwise making anything out of it will be more difficult), so it
would be well to provide a dummy load for the oven, i.e. put in a
glass of cold water.
Anyway the wood might end up drier than before.

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