These days Atlantic White Cedar tends to be fairly knotty. This does not mean you won't be able to get some very nice useable wood out of it. If you have a good price, go for it.

> I am planning on buying some Atlantic White Cedar sight unseen. I have
> never used the wood and was wondering how it compares to Northern and
> Western Red Cedar. I have looked up the specific gravity for each in
> Nick's book and they are all pretty close (.31 - .32). What I am concerned
> about since I will not be picking it out myself is how knotty it is. My
> guess is that it is pretty close to Northern White but would appreciate
> any comments.

> Thanks.

> Jon Allen