My coworker asked me to cut and plane white oak. 36" long, two inches thick and 12" wide. Surface moisture -11-12%, but when I cut edge off - 23% just 1/2" from the edge.
Do you think will be better dry wood first and prep later, or I can cut to oversized and dry latter? My concern wood was cutted practically very close to final dimensions and if I plane surface it will twist even more.
Any suggestions?

Thank you,
Ed.