What kind of time are we talking about to cut a single brace? It took me 2-1/2 hours to cut my first brace. Now it takes just about 48-50 min. to layout and cut a brace using a hand saw, chisel & rabbit plane. I can live with that, but then again I'm not trying to make a living at it. (maybe some day) The time stated does not include planing if need be.
I am curious as to how much time can be shaved off by the aid of some power tools?