Wood shrinkage issue

[Mel Fulks]

But, was it kiln dried ? Or just air dried ? Some don’t like kiln dried because the color is not as good as air dried.

[Mel Fulks]

Seen a lot of drawers with wood strips on low side . I think they were scared to make the drawers too tight .

[Steve Demuth]

Mel,

This was before I began sawing and drying my own wood, and given where I bought it (at a big sawmill / millwork manufacturer and lumber distributor, I'm certain it was kiln dried. How well, of course, one can wonder. Nowadays, I check moisture on all my wood for furniture projects. Back then I didn't have the tools.

[Mel Fulks]

I have worked in big mills with a lot of stock ,some keep air dried because people ask for it.
Ask them if they are selling some air dried. They will certainly give you an answer.