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Japanese use Ho wood, it is a kind of Willow if I understand correctly. Like Cedar it has no typical structure as other threes, no fibers containing water and therefore it is very water resistant. I...

I do not know exactly how the glue works, but it have not had any issues with it, I have not noticed any visible penetration into the stone if that is your question.

If you mount on wood use species that is water resistant. I have used Cedar on all my mounted hones and have had zero problems. Even though cedar is very water proof, I still sealed the bases before...