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Since we don’t have one of those fancy CNC machines (and we don’t want one) we cut all of our joints by hand using skilled craftsmen instead of a skilled computer. (Those CNC machines are nice but they don’t raise frames, you need skilled craftsmen for that.)
We use the Makita 16 inch saw for cutting the timbers to length and for cutting some of the joinery. These saws are an awesome piece of machinery. They typically cut about 6 inches deep (depending on how many times the blade has been sharpened.) While it looks quite easy to use they do take some getting used to before you can make a good straight cut. When using this saw you want to make sure you hold on tight, cause if you hit a pitch pocket, knot or if it binds for some reason it is very possible that you’ll end up with a black eye, bloody nose, or worse, so hang on.
Good points made here! Hang on