Move over a little, Mike, I'm moving to Lake Wobegon.
I take it you measure on the surface the 50-15/16" and add the 1/2" shoulders as the housed part of the brace. At least this is what I do on the rare occasion I use your method.
I am actually using 9x timber and house to 1", something about axing the 1/2" housing that seems not justified, 1" seems more worth while.
Yes. I measure along the reference arris (corner of primary and secondary) and develop from there. Accurate enough, with timber from a good mill, or timber that is planed.
Sounds fun. 9x and axes.
In Lake Wobegon all our axes are sharp, too. And there is never a knot where you need a mortise or housing, and grain magically slopes up into your blade.
I didn't want to argue. Brace layout is a pretty passionate thing. Probably right up there with healthcare/
Horses for courses, etc. etc. Your mileage may vary, etc.
That method has never been right in my head (most things aren't).
