There should be plenty of hardwood available in your neck of the woods. If
you've got the room and are of a DIY persuasion, you might find an answer
at:

http://www.velvitoil.com/Charmake.htm

Enjoy yer egg!

--
Nick, Retired in the San Fernando Valley www.boonchoo.com
"Giving violent criminals a government guarantee that their intended
victims are defenseless is bad public policy."
- John Ross, "Unintended Consequences"