David asks:

Good tip. In that case, how does one new to the trade find all these other
sources? I am in Renton, WA.

Start by checking www.woodfinder.com. You'll find at least a couple local or
nearly local sources there, I'd guess.

Check FWW ads. Check the other magazines for ads in the back of the book.

I don't know how a search on google would do, but it will take you only
seconds: "hardwood dealers" and so on. I got 126 responses to that particular
request, including quotes. Lots of mail order lumber dealers around.

Good luck.

Charlie Self
"A judge is a law student who marks his own examination papers." H. L. Mencken