On 4/16/2015 4:48 PM, Sonny wrote:
If I rip the stiles at 2" wide and 85" long will
it spring apart or together like cheap pine does?

It may or may not.

Cut one or two, 1/2" wider, then trim to size, if needed. If there's no flex, during initial cutting, and you feel confident there won't be any flex, then cut the remainders to appropriate size.

Sonny



There is the correct answer and that goes for any species of wood. Buy
your wood from a reputable supplier and the chance decreases.