If your going to go through this much trouble (just a choice of words),
you might want to consider ordering your lumber rough sawn. Although I
used Doug Fir, I ordered my materials rough sawn and was able to mill
twice as many of the smaller parts from a 1" rough sawn board than 3/4"
planed material. It really keeps the cost down. On the down side, you
will have to invest in a cheap planer.
Lou