I use the adze. I also use my band mill for large curves. I have even built a jig for curved brace stock, which I tend to stay away from if I can help it, for the band mill. I don't do a lot if any fancy scroll work, acorns and such.
Whit, I like the strap conversion for timbers in Scantlings. Those nasty hooks are always in the way for such things. I think it would be worth converting a number of old straps and get into some new ones for holding down loads.
Tim
