An exception to this rule of feasibility in lead times necessary to realistically season timber, is bracestock. Given a predictable (read that full) schedule, the time necessary to adequately season typical 3 by stock for braces is sometimes a possibility...

And given my druthers, I'd prefer dry or at least partially dry stock for braces.

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