re: Need some advice please

Jack, you should grab a chunk about 4″ × 4″ about 10" long and take a try at carving. I love that type of cedar. While carving it, its odor is so relaxing. The wood itself is soft but be careful when cutting long strips as it will separate along the growth rings on its own. Keep the same chunk and pick it up every now and again until the wood itself will give you an idea what to carve. Its like therapy, getting to hold the wood and blade is relaxing without even making a cut. As for the rest of the lot, i would mill it then make either a chest or armoire.