I air dried some popular once. I had it sawed as wide as possible, and 3/4 in thick. Planed it to 1/2 inch, and jointed the sides. I had it in my shop (Probably the driest air that I have besides my house). I covered the LQ of a horse trailer in it, and made cabinets etc. It dried for about 3 months, and was ready to go. I rubbed a little vegetable oil on it, to pop the grain. It was really pretty when I finished it. The guy charged a little extra to saw it thin. It seems like I had about 20 cents a board foot in it. I have often wished that I had covered my man cave in it.