That's old-growth. You've got yourself a real special find. I built a boat
that used old-growth Douglas Fir for the frames ...you couldn't fit a needle
between the grain lines. Excellent stuff and rock hard. Pretty too. Don't
let that good wood go to waste! If you build with it, be sure to pre-drill
(slightly undersized) for screws or ring nails. You'll have a tough time if
you don't.

Brian D



"Bob" wrote in message
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Jim Conlin wrote:
Wouldn't be surprised if the vintage material had closer ring spacing,
which
is preferable.

Yes, kinda looks like the side of a stack of ten dollar bills. I kid
you not. Very tight. I counted about 1-3 knots per 8" stud. Each knot
was smaller than a dime.

I bought a three 2x4 for a house project last year. Made the mistake
leaving them outside for 24 hours. one went corkscrew, another bowed,
the third just split...............

Bob