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We've used 5'x5' 9-ply baltic birch on our last three bots, two of which did very well at competition, includes finalist at regionals and two time champion at off season events. The last two years our frame was also plywood. In 2011, our telescoping elevator tower was plywood--many thought it was aluminum until getting a closer look. 2012, our frame and ball path and shooter assembly was plywood with an aluminum gearbox for shooter wheels.

We've done all the cutting on basic wood shop tools, including hole saw for weight reduction, until 2013, where the parts were cut on a CNC router.