Reply by Don W

figure and inch per year to dry, as a general rule.

I have an alaskian mill so I do this quit a bit. My last project was built from self sawn oak. Here is what I do, Clamp it to my bench with the edge overhanging, snap a line and get it close with a skill saw. Joint it (I use my jointer, but hand plane would be fine) and square the other side with the table saw.

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