OK OK.....you've all convinced me....strip it is. I will make an attempt to mill my own wood. From what I have investigated, it seems I will be spending up to $100 on a decent set of plans, correct?? and lastly is there a book that someone could reccomend for milling the wood (cove dimensions, blade and bit reccomendations...etc.)......and what kind of wood, is Home Cheapo cedar OK?

Again, your advice is greatly appreciated.....I was planning on dropping $600 on a S&G kit, not it seems I've been convinced to rev up the saw and build one from scratch....I can tell this will be challenging.