Soaking Manzanita

[scoupland]

I just received some manzanita from Tom. I have been run it through the dishwasher repetitively (just water, no detergent or rinse agent). Is this an effective way to hasten leaching the tannins from the wood? If so, how many time do I need to do this? If no, what is the alternative--throw the wood in a bucket of water? For how long?

Scott

 

[Tom Barr]

I soak in a bucket for 1-2 weeks or so.
Others soak till it sinks.

I change the water maybe 1-2x during that time.

 

[dutchy]

I let it leach in water for two months. This way most of the tannins are gone.

 

[jerrybforl]

Same here. Just soaking and changing the water out. You have to have patience with it lol...