Reply by Brandon

I don’t have a source for you, but I do wonder what type of wood lumber yards in MD sell for dimensional stock, such as 2×6s, 2×10s etc.?

I take it you want SYP after reading one of Chris Schwarz’s books, am I right? I am working on a bench at the moment and almost went with SYP, but ended up getting European steamed beech instead. It was less expensive than Red Oak at my lumber dealer and makes for a sweet traditional workbench.

Best wishes on your bench build!

-- "hold fast to that which is good"