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Originally Posted by philso
Yes. Plywood. Get the good, sanded both sides stuff, not the sheathing grade that is rough. It's only a few dollars more.
In 2014, someone decided hardwood planks (oak or maple, I think) would be suitable. They ended up splitting along the grain in several places.
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Why used sanded material when the other material works just as well and you'll be covering it up? That's like using high polished material when you plan on painting it anyway. Price difference is small ($19.18 vs $26.58) but I just don't see the point, does smooth plywood hold staples better than rough plywood?
And I think the rules have specified plywood for as long as I've been making bumpers, so hardwood shouldn't even be considered anyway. Plywood will take an impact better due to the crossing grain structure over hardwood, the results of hardwood would be exactly what you stated.
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19-10-2015, 10:30
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