re: Milling juniper

Wood selection is a personal choice, similar to furniture styles, no one choice appeals to everyone. For me, I find this wood appealing, very similar to my favorite - cherry. It darkens a deep red with age as does cherry, natural beauty that continues to improve as time goes on.
Too bad about the knots & planer blades, I know I would have spewed many choice words after discovering that. Good luck with all future use of this wood.