[CC69Rat]

I bought mine from a lumber yard too, rough cut to 1" thick and Dad and I planed it down, cut it to GM spec, etc. (specs on GMCPauls website if you didn't know) It turned out really well. This is Northern Red Oak. I understand in the Northern states the dirt is not as 'Red' as it is in the South East so the 'Red' in Red Oak is not as noticeable.. it's more pinkish looking around here.

I have $157 in the whole bed wood set as you see it here. (I have the rest of the wood, I plan to finish up the bed this weekend) Im not sure what that equates to in Bdft, but I don't think I paid $5.79 per for mine. It can be found much cheaper. If I can help you let me know, but shipping would probably kill it for you.