Seeing as you are going to have to use the cedar instead of the stone could you not work it so that is your pull down, if you have to use it, it may as well have a purpose?
Hi, I love a good DIY project I can't wait to see the progress on this. I had a project planned too but I tore the ligaments in my thumb and now have a cast on for 5 more weeks. At least I can live vicariously through you for now lol. Keep us posted.