Driftwood....

[HawgHunter]

I have a question about the driftwood that I've been collecting from the San Jacinto river....

What kind of a cleaning process should I put it through?

How fresh, or old, should the wood be that I collect? Or does it matter?

If cutting and attaching to a slate tile (like the pieces in pet stores) what is the best way to attach the wood to the slate? Drilled hole through slate with brass screw? Some type of adhesive?

Any types of wood to stay away from?



Ok, so that was more than one question

[imagirlgeek]

I have a question about the driftwood that I've been collecting from the San Jacinto river....

What kind of a cleaning process should I put it through?

Boil the hell out of it. I'd say at least 2 - 3 hours.

How fresh, or old, should the wood be that I collect? Or does it matter?

If the wood is really old, it could just rot in the tank. Especially if it's a soft wood.

If cutting and attaching to a slate tile (like the pieces in pet stores) what is the best way to attach the wood to the slate? Drilled hole through slate with brass screw? Some type of adhesive?

I wouldn't use an adhesive. Maybe something in a stainless steel.

Any types of wood to stay away from?

Stay away from soft woods. They will rot a lot faster than harder wood.

[PhishPhreek]

I have a question about the driftwood that I've been collecting from the San Jacinto river....
What kind of a cleaning process should I put it through?

Submerge it in saltwater for a couple of weeks or untill it sinks

How fresh, or old, should the wood be that I collect? Or does it matter?

avoid wood that still has the bark on it
& woods with sap still in them

If cutting and attaching to a slate tile (like the pieces in pet stores) what is the best way to attach the wood to the slate? Drilled hole through slate with brass screw? Some type of adhesive?

I use sheetrock screws but the do rust where they are exposed and have to be replaced in a few years. SS or brass wood screws will last longer. Helps if you drill a small pilot hole where you want the screw to go.

Any types of wood to stay away from?

branches with thorns on them.