Hi Collin, I appreciate the response. I selected Doug Fir because of its looks and physical characteristics. I have spoken to the mills you have mentioned and many others. Ihave received samples that have 16 to 18 rings per inch. Naturally they would send there tightest samples but I guess I can resolve that in the spec. The dense material commands a high price as well. I was told that most of the dense high end Doug Fir goes over seas where it commands huge money.I will say that your response, with regards to quality green versus dry and conventional drying, has been repeated several times to me.
Thanks
Ron
