"Jack" wrote in message ...
Went to a few HD's and Lowes in my area to get a dozen 2x4 studs for a
project. After going through the piles for 15 minutes at each place to
find straight lumber, I gave up. Most of the stuff was twisted. (Bowed
studs I could have used in a pinch).
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Have you all had similar experiences? Do you have better results at a
lumber yard even though its usually alot more expensive?
Thanks.

HD varies by region, but so do all the lumberyards, depending on the mills
in the area. None have what I'd call first class, but some are better than
others. Go back to HD next week and it may be much better. All depends on
who the low bidder is and how fast they run the stuff through the kilns. It
is not dried very well compared to furniture grade wood.