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soaking wood in water

NoobieKid May 05, 2008 01:04 PM

Hi would soaking wood in hot water for a few hours help clean it. I was thinking I can drown out all the bugs living in it. Please let me know if that would work thanks.

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JeffK May 05, 2008 03:25 PM

bake it in the oven. i do 300*F for 30min. works great
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Jeff Kearney
Orlando, FL

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Kingsnaken May 07, 2008 08:05 PM

I do just what Jeff Kearney does, but I wrap mine in aluminum foil. Derek

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