I hear what your saying, Jay and have no disagreement. I am expressing my view. I also have a mill at hand that is capable of cutting 70' My day hours are a mix of farm/lumber/framing mix and I get ancy sometimes when some aspect take from another. I try to be aware of how my time is dispersed.

Also, after 25+ years in the trade and I'm about to hit 50 I'm always looking for shortcuts but still retain the "art". More lodging of joist and long timber. Design buildings that work for us, and less we work for it.