: You need to cut boards, sticker them and let them air dry further to
: stabilize
: the water content before you think about cutting strips.

: Unfortunately, unless you have one huge pile of cedar logs it's very unlikely
: you will find any clear / knot free pieces of wood.

: Most northern white cedar has branches which start about 3' from the ground.

: Most northern white cedar swamps have been cut and recut, so large trees with
: clear wood are few.

: Unless you use clear wood you will not have a fair surface to work with on
: your
: boat and sanding/ surfacing will also be difficult if you use wood with
: knots.

: You can use the wood to make some nice lawn furniture.

: All the best,

: Rob Macks
: Laughing Loon CC&K
: www.LaughingLoon.com

I bought 20 boards from 9.5 to 12 inches wide that averaged less than 1 knot per board (not strip) However, who knows what this guy has. As you said, he still has to handle it properly, knotty or knot. - Scott