I was hoping to get a little help on a lumber purchase that has presented itself. I have the opportunity to buy some black walnut that was cut last fall. The quantities and dimensions of the boards are as follows: 2- 10.5 in. wide by 8 feet long; 5- 12.5 in. wide by 8 feet long; and 2- 16.5 in. wide by 10.5 feet long. All boards are 2 inches thick and contain no sapwood. The lot is about 170 board feet total. The wood has only air dried since it was cut and is still very wet. You can feel the moisture just touching the wood. My concern is that the wood has not been stored properly. The owner just stacked all the wood in a neat pile without stickers or anything and the boards have started to warp and twist a bit (an average of about an 1/8 or ¼ inch over the length of the boards). What I am wondering is if the boards can be straightened at all if stored properly and clamped or weighed down flat. The quality of the lumber looks very good with relatively few knots and little cracking.
Is this worth trying to salvage the lumber or would it be best to pass on it?
I am also wondering what it is worth, I know its impossible to give a good estimate without seeing the lumber, but any guesses would be appreciated.
Thanks