Kill bugs in wood molding plane

[Jim Moore]

I bought a wood beading molding plane this weekend. It has several pinholes I suspect were caused by bugs.

Can I heat treat this like regular lumber? E.g. 140F for 60 minutes. If so, is there risk to the plane?

Is there a better method?

Thanks,

Jim

 

[Roger Tulk]

A short time in the microwave should do it. Maybe a minute, but enough to make it difficult to pick up. This is recommended as a way to kill bacteria in intimate apparel, as well. Oh, chances are the bugs are no longer there, but if you want to be sure...