Timber Framers Guild Forums General Barns and Traditional Timberframing Old Ontario Barn - Joinery Questions

Hi Pringles
I have seen that joint many times but have seen none that have split. The post Tenon prevents the Scarf joint from pulling apart.
As fas as ref. side go and which way they face... as long as the outside bents have the ref. on the outside.
Are the braces on this frame Saw cut 2 x 4s without pegs.

Thane