That's alot of smoke wood. I use just a handful for a 3-4 hour smoke on ribs. For a long smoke (butts, etc.), I will add more as needed. I mostly use a smoke box, sometimes a coffee can or 9 x 9 cake pan. No soaking needed, just contol the amount of heat getting to the smoke wood, and the amount of air that can get to the smoke wood. It takes some trial and error to get what you want...try a few different things and you'll find what works for your smoker.
Sometimes you just need to use your imagination, if all else fails.
Good luck, and good smoke to ya!
Eric