Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
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The Natural Philosopher wrote:
Or how about brand new oak?
Its not that expensive..
No? And green oak will move every each way. Reclaimed pine won't.

who said anything about *green* oak?

If it is brand new it will be? Or are you saying well seasoned oak is
cheap?

its not that expensive.

I picked up enough to floor a room, if it had been flooring rather than
dooring, for a couple of hundred. Nice new seasoned european ok..

Recycled victoriana is a con game.

Their cast iron was good. Their wood was not, unless it was elm or somesuch.