Ive been collecting and seasoning timber for many years and I more or less understand whats going on, however its not a one size fits all, some you win, some you loose. Im not really after the money, its all about getting local turners etc into their workshops making things. I have Ash, Apple, Yew, Cherry etc so why not pop in to my workshop for a chat and a cuppa and see what I can help you with, I can bandsaw timber to size albeit your timber or mine. The cost, well we can discuss that on the day, maybe something to go towards more sandpaper etc.