I have a portable sawmill as part of my business in Hartland,CT. I have obtained some true northern white cedar and would love to make several kayaks using this wood. My question is: should I try to saw strips on the bandmill, which is possible, or should I saw wide boards from which to cut strips on a table saw later? Knowing how soft this wood is, should I bother to plane it to thickness or use it rough sawn and sand it? I hope to incorporate several types of wood for contrast in color and design. Any special considerations?