We have a lot of custom mills in Seattle that mill small quantities of hardwood lumber that they aquire from a variety of sources. Ash, apple, madrone, pear, and plumb are the common varieties (along with an abundant amount of big leaf maple).
Has anyone used wood from the custom mills? I am tempted by the prices - it runs 1/2 of what I can buy it from the lumber yard. I don't know if the wood is kiln dried or green (I assume green), which would have a big impact on usability.
Beyond green or dry, is there anything else I should know about the wood? Does it work as well as wood from the lumber yard? Any other cautions with this sort of wood, besides nails?
Thanks!