Reply by cracknpop

I usually buy from a local individual who has a small sawmill and dries it himself. I have also bought a large stack of walnut and hickory at an auction.

How about making friends at a local cabinet shop and ask if they will sell you what you are looking for. I had a local cabinet shop glue up and surface plane/sand the larger pieces for my projects until I got the equipment to do it myself. You will pay more than if you surfaced it yourself but you will get quality, ready to use pieces.

-- Rick