A few years back, I was hanging some gutters and found a 1X6 about 6 feet long in Dad's workshop. I grabbed it and headed out to use it for fascia. Luckily, Dad spotted me before I used his lumber. He came rushing over on his scooter and asked what I was doing with his board...so I told him while he shook his head. I just thought it was a spare that he stored inside to keep it from warping. He asked, "Does that board seem heavier?" Yeah, it did. "Does it look straighter than most wood we have?" "I guess so." "Son, that is an oak board that's been planed, jointed and ready for a real project. It's not junk. Are you stupid or just don't know any better?"
I didn't know any better. I understand now.