Greetingsd GG's

>NeoGaloot Steve O. asks:
>
>[SNIP Happens]
> > He had them hauled to a near by
> > sawmill, had the trees milled and dropped off in front of his
> > barn door.
>
> > Should it be sufficiently dry at this point, or should it be left for a
>while
> > yet?

Bill responded

>Seems to me that if it's been lying "in front of his barn door", it's not
>going to be too evenly dry yet.

Major understatement perhaps:
I know a fella who had his whole kitchen built from walnut that had 
been stored "properly" in the loft of a barn for ten years.  6 months 
after all the solid wood cabinets, so beautifully made, were 
installed, they were full of cracks and checks from further drying 
(this was in Wisconsin)...........all of which shows ta go ya, GET A 
MOISTURE METER and don't take anything for granted if you're into a 
major project with air-dryed wood.

my .02

Tom