Hello all. I am currently working on my first frame project a white pine 38x36 western. Two sections complete and on the deck which will be raised shortly. I have been cutting a 1" shoulder on the 8x8 posts with a diminished haunch. The tie beams are 8x10s. I have been cutting the mortise pockets a 1/4" deeper on all mortises. Well it seems that the bottom of the tie beam tenon does have the 1/4" clearance while seven inchs up the tenon it fits with an 1/8 or 1/16 clearance. The tenon is square. It seems the top of the mortise pocket should be taken down a little deeper than the bottom. Is this possible or have I lost it. Thanks for any input. BB