John wrote:

If was to be a gag maybe leave the way it is. Will it fit in the
oven? If so preheat it to the lowest temp it will go, usually 150,
turn it off and put in it there for a couple of hours. Best if SWMBO
isn't home at the time.

I'd probably forget about it and then have to find out if my fire
extinguisher works...

Well, anyway, question answered. A day in the sun cured it. All except
these huge water bubbles that rose to the surface.

It's absolutely the most hideous thing that could have been done to wood
without involving paint, stain, or fire. It's perfect!

After it has served its purpose, maybe I'll mail it to Larry Jacques...

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