"Gang cutting". I think that is what it is called. Cut as many as you need at once. If you can keep from searching, picking up, putting down, and adjusting tools constantly you can save time. Also with braces and other pieces with tenons I always try to make a good square end of tenon cut before drop cutting the tenon with a circular saw. Is that the cheek cut I am referring to? kerfing and chiseling or planing take up time.
