re: Wrapping up the intermediate sill.

So many peeps view a M&T as a bring the work to the tool kind of job (Mortising machine, drill press, etc etc etc) You are getting it done the right way, bring the tool to the work kind of job. Whammer and Chisel, and a whack attack. I love this Timber Framing kind of constructing large pieces. It is hard work, but strangely as gratifying as it can be. :-)

Keep writing, and I'll keep reading.