I build flintlock rifles and deal with a lot of differant lumber. Try to use the hart wood, Its the wood in the middle almost to the center. It will have a tight grain. Its what the furniture people will look for. I would treat it like flooring, cut it up and let it aclimate to the area. If your truck stays out side, in an unheated garage would be good. 12% should be good. A good lumber yard will know how to rip it for you. You get it too dry, it will twist and buckle when it gets damp. Its a nice log, good score. Also good lumber for 2x4's and such. Got a shed to build? If I was closer I'd buy some from you. Steve
