I knew I wasn't good enough to avoid this from happening sooner or later. I spent alot of time marking these timbers out and trying to understand mentally where they go and how they fit before I begin cutting. It had been approximatly 2 weeks since I had finished the opposing sill and was looking forward to get this one done so I could start cutting the dovetail mortise and tenons for the floor joist and get the second bay completed. After being out of town for a tough five days I was ready to start cutting and begin decompressing from my job. Instead of waiting for a cooler day I decided to make the major cuts to get started. Well due to either being tired, out of the zone since it had been two weeks since working or the extreme heat, I got sloppy and basically ruined my 8x8x12. Instead of cutting outside the line, I cut the line out on one side and on the other side I forgot to set the depth of the blade and this beam basically became scrap. I did decide to use the remains for sleepers under these joints for support. Hopefully the sleepers will also reduce the height of the sono tube piers for a more asthetically pleasing foundation.
I think I may have to wait untill it gets a little cooler until I can ramp back up again. I don't mind sweating but the heat and humidity here in Florida is pretty bad. Hopefully it will start getting cooler around September.
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