Well, I start off with vertical marks on the end of the log, made with the use of the level.
This gives me a starting point. Of course, the top cut line is marked with the chalk line.
After that I just eyeball it. If there is a little wobble it is macht nichts, this beam is way over-sized, anyway, it is supposed to be rustic looking.
I have a lot of experience with a chain saw, I would say that there is no more than 1/4 inch of wobble the length of the beam.
I did send off to Wisconsin for a ripping chain for my Stihl, works better than a conventional chain for this work.
Thanks! Really looking forward to seeing more as the project moves along.
