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Well, never underestimate the capability of a drawknife, I guess. Between the big chisel and the knife I pretty much got it to where I want. No grinder disc or fore plane will be needed.
Still some deep chips around the naughty knot midway up, but theyβre more leveled out now. I wonβt worry about it all. Deeper than they look here.
The spots on left edge by patch will minimise after corner work.
The ugly close end will be cut off and tenoned, replaced by the bracket hardware.
Getting there.