So I want tongue and groove walls on the fish house, holy crap the cost of tongue and groove is thru the roof, Home Depot sells it in "packages" plastic wrapped in 6 packs. Luckily I live in rural Minnesota and a guy always knows a guy who has what you need found a guy that has his own mill and...
My grandpa used to rent space to a couple guys who made Dr Spoons, when they moved out they gave my grandpa a salesman's sample boards. My grandpa gave it to me. This board is from the early 50's
And deal with those choices, there is a reason it is a fraction of the cost, e-bay seller isn't give a highly discounted price out of the goodness in their heart. Not saying it can't work, would not bet on longevity or reliability.