Thank you Gordon and Northern Hewer for the informative comments.
I have been debating whether to use Douglas Fir or importing Red Oak for a upcoming project. It is a very large barn:40x60 plus sheds, etc. I recently tried hewing some of our Interior Doug Fir and it seemed quite brittle. I metered it at approx 28% moisture content which is quite dry. I am getting information that this is common for Inland Douglas Fir.
I am hoping to get the Doug Fir dripping wet/green as Gordon suggests.
Although I do fear being stuck hewing a unforgiving species on such a large endevor,I think that I may go for it. It goes against my grain to import wood from afar.
Wish me luck.
-Collin
