Look at how much the wood is already holding up. Cut 1/4 that or a 1/3.
Did it just go through a storm. Is the wood checking? Look at all your variables. Moisture content changes thing. Rain?
Rigging off dead = small pieces and better if not on gaffs tied to dead as you cut.
Going big on dead means you eventually find not all dead is alike and breaks readily if stressed too far. This point costs you time and money when it does.
Experience is your friend and until you dead with...
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