heres the test for a good plank that I use.
when you find the plank stack, get 2 blocks about 75mm high( 1 brick) and place them on the ground at the distance your axle/spar will be. if longer than 2m perhaps go to 150mm.
place plank on blocks,stand in the middle and bounceif the plank occilates alot then its probably too springy, if it deadens straightawy or doesnt flex, too stiff, but if it springs a few times ,deadening after 1 or 2 springs ,probably just right, try it with 2 or 3 laminations for a bigger longer plank.
if the plank cracks or splinters then it was never going to be any good, so put it back in the stack. avoid knotty or split wood
when the staff ask what you are doing tell them you are testing the wood for suitability, explain the "science"and keep doing it
That looks very impressive!!
Yuk! I wouldn't trust that stuff, it is only suited to Architraves and trims. It gives very little warning like Carbon Fiber it either has integrity or it doesn't. I would prefer something that at least gives some warning that it is about to finish up around your Ears.
