Manzanita Driftwood

[Dan Norgard]

Hi;
Has anyone made Driftwood from Manzanita or Oak roots? I have boiled them
six times and still get quite a bit of color in the water. Are they toxic
and am I wasting my time?

Thanks,

Dan

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"Dan Norgard" > wrote in message >...
> Hi;
> Has anyone made Driftwood from Manzanita or Oak roots? I have boiled them
> six times and still get quite a bit of color in the water. Are they toxic
> and am I wasting my time?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dan

Well you have to live in CA for this question and the answer is they
are fine.
Roots are not needed, you can use the truck/branches etc.

Main thing: find heavy dense wood that's been dead for at least 2
years.
REdwood and most woods are fine if soaked a few times prior. Make sure
to cut off any rot.

Regards,
Tom Barr