: Hmm, do you happen to remember where you went? I ordered from a
: sawmill in Fairbanks that ships stuff down here once a week, and
: that's what the guy said. Spenard Builder's Supply had some
: great long pieces, but for $4/ft, which is way out of my price
: range, especially for 1x3. I figured there must be a better
: option, maybe if I go to SBS and get some shorter stuff to scarf
: instead of removing all the knots from what I've got.
: Complications - hopefully I can get it done before winter.

: I may not have mentioned, too, this is a skin-on-frame deal.

: Thanks for the help, all!

Skin on frame, the best wood is white pine, should be fairly easy to get up there.

Look at hardwood suppliers, the lumber yards that deal with construction lumber have no idea what you're taking about, the hardwood yards do and often have the best softwoods (regardless of what their name says ).

Bill H.