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Better to take your time to get some quality lumber than to rush it and hate your bench for years to come…
When I stop into the Big Box Stores I try to find out what days (or times) they re-stock. A couple times I’ve shown up as they’re unloading a fresh pallet of lumber. I never go to the Lowes or Depot with the intention of finding something I need right away. I try to cherry pick boards here and there.
– The 2×8 & 2×10 at most lumber yards are more free from knots than the 2×4’s are. And 12 footers are generally clearer than 8 & 10 footers.
– Pick up only (near) perfect boards. It will take a few trips but will make a difference in hand planing.
good luck.
And can you post a picture of the side of the board you were planing with an arrow indicating the direction you were running your plane? It looks kind of like tear out but its tough to tell.