I think once you got it dry you'll be good, but it takes a wile,...take it down to dimentions as soon as you can.
Tempering will help a lot to.
any further questions you have, just go ahead, I'll try answer as soon as I can.
To everyone, thanks a lot,...all the staves are gone
....Make sure you write your address when you send payments, so I can get the wood on the way pronto