best place to order AIR dried white pine?

have you tried woodfinder.com?

I have not, MarkH. I will now. Thank you.

Any other ideas?

-- Austin, raised in Murfreesboro, TN. College student in Siloam Springs, AR.

I have a local source but they don’t have a website and I’m not even sure they ship. Google RD Williams Sawmill Carver MA.

-- Bob, Carver Massachusetts, Sawdust Maker http://www.capecodbaychallenge.org

Why must it be AIR dried?

I don’t understand how kiln dried wood is any good in the North East where humidity in the summer months is 60+. I have been meaning to read up on this and probably should before I start asking questions.

My first impression is that wood should pick up the relative humidity where I store it, in my shop. I am missing something I am sure <laugh>

-- "so much to learn and so little time"..

Here in Upstate, NY I store my wood in the garage attic on racks to promote air circulation. I’ve never really had much trouble with this and checking is at a minimum. As for Windsor chair spindles…I’d be shy about the strength of pine for the spindles and/or legs. If you’re gonna paint, Poplar would be a better choice. Otherwise, I’d use Maple or another hardwood. And be sure to post your pics when you’re done…We love to see what others are doin’ out there!

-- Bob Vila would be so proud of you!

thanks, Dadoo!

-- Austin, raised in Murfreesboro, TN. College student in Siloam Springs, AR.