Picked up some White Oak this week for braces.
Thought I would show my progress of making curved braces for my first time.
Stock size of brace is 4x8x60 for a 36" brace.

Step one: Planning.


Step 2 & 3: Layout & score. Yup... a chainsaw.




Step 4: Adze work


Step 5: Tenons and finishing touches.

Life is short so put your heart into something that will last a long time.