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That’s really not bad. I used doug fir also for the legs. It will splinter around the mortise opening when you twist the chisel or otherwise lever sideways. Also, make sure you used a marking gauge to deeply score the sides of the opening. The gauge lines should be just a touch wider that the chisel. And keep the chisel sharp. I think you will have less tearout overall since it will cut fibers instead of crush. In the end, no one will ever see those mortise holes. 🙂