Bandsawn or circle saw? What are the differences you see from end to end, under or over sized by how much, bows or twists/wind?
Look into square rule, snap line square rule, and scribe.
When scribing you don't have to deal with housings and reductions, unless you're seeking more bearing surface for a tie beam. It is nice to smooth off any crown in the faces of timber when using PLS.
A very basic explanation of snapping lines on a timber for plumb line scribe and/or snap line square rule.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iz3R4IfSMtEOne end of a brace with a snapped line.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UPFAFwG3ts