Quote Originally Posted by woodsmandave View Post
I am basing my opinions on my experience with the wood building decks, replacing old decks, and building play sets for kids in the past. Not sure if it is red cedar, as you cited. Even if it is waterproofed, it tends to rot after a few years, especially if moisture is trapped in it. A perfect place for moisture to get trapped is between the hone and the wood. I've heard that for Jnats, prolonged moisture is not a good thing.
My cedar bases are going strong for over a year now, in Japan they use Ho wood which is similar to cedar in grain structure and seems to work well. Apart from the wood aspect, water does nothing to a J-nat, one can soak them and they will be just fine. I have soaked mine for days and have not had any issues, the trick is not to expose to extreme heat or cold while drying.