Have been pricing kiln dried lumber as of late and can’t believe the prices it commands. I guess energy cost to run a kiln is the issue. I know KD is better than air dried but that should not keep us woodworkers from looking at air dried as a source of material. Would be nice to see hardwood dealers offer air dried next to kiln dried. With KD Cherry running $8+ ft. A large project like a bedroom set would be difficult for a hobbyist woodworking to afford.
So what do you think? Is it time for woodworkers to give a hard look at air dried lumber?