would help to know where you are located

Here is a link that might be useful: http://www.woodfinder.com/

Thanks Bob's nephew! I guess I sort of figured I'd be doing mail order and location wasn't important, but I'm in the San Francisco area. I'll see if the woodfinder can find me some local wood!

Try millwork manufacturers/sales stores.

I like Baird Brothers, they have really fast service and lots of wood species. Needed some maple trim, and the local millwork shop only sold poplar, unless I wanted a special run of only a 25ft, ca-ching.

Here is a link that might be useful: baird brothers

Thanks for the recommendations! I have hope now. :)