Hey Will T. -
That wasn't directed at you... I agree with your post completely! I actually lost a longer post (forum software gremlins!) where I quoted you and called out essentially the same spirit.
Sorry for the confusion.
No diss intended.
I was speaking generally to some posts above yours (and in other threads) that were talking about joinery without knowing anything about the spans, loads, date of original construction, etc. etc. etc.
I agree with you, as from what I've read you take a pragmatic approach to these things.
