Didn't the lumber back then have tighter grain too? I would think a 1-1/2" x 3-1/2" board back then would probably be much stronger than today's lumber just because of that.
Back in the 1800`s early 1900`s a lot of hardwoods were used.
Now all we get is crap pine, unless you want to pay up. Pine is expensive enough. Try pricing hardwoods. :eek:
