Yes, I've never really understood why people continue to cut curves in straight stock, when making use of curved is stronger, and, no less (in fact it often seems more) visually appealing.
As shown in our forebears work, Curved elements, such as Cruck blades and what-not, can be entirely made up of Curved lumber and still be modified to fit a general template, or pattern, without the loss of strength which occurs when cutting curves into straight material.
