I've got a TON of cedar laying around.  How is this stuff for carving?

It's great for carving and sanding.   It's tougher than balsa and at times will want to splinter when carving.   I prefer that wood for my deep divers due to the higher density.    You need to make sure it's dry before doing all the carving and finish work.

Thanks Big M.

We're building privacy fence made of cedar and I have a few garbage bags full of scraps.

The wood is still pretty ripe.  How long does it take for it to dry?

Thanks.

You would need to put in a shop or something, stacked so that air can circulate around it for approx 1 yr.   I've heard that you can dry small pieces in the microwave.   I don't know the details of that little trick.   The best wood to use is kiln dried when you can find it.