So I was going to use some 2x12's to make a farmhouse type kitchen table. HD and LOWES basically have #2 SYP in stock. If I go to a lumber yard, or order #1, or even Select, do you think it would be worth while, or should I just rummage through the #2 stuff they have and find ones that satisfy my liking? I assume the higher grades have less knots.
Any thoughts, or should I look at other lumber? I want the table to be about 4' wide, 12' long. I figured about 5 2x12's, jointed down and glued up. Not sure about the ends, if breadboard, or just leave grain exposed.