https://youtu.be/_13pj7rrFek
I think this is what Kirk mention.

Quote from: Crooked Stic on March 27, 2022, 03:03:37 PM
I expect that makes it stiffer and maybe more brittle. 

Yes but, as thin as we are using it would be better.
But it sounds like Hickory is not the wood to use.

That is interesting stuff Max. Cold pressed vs hot pressed. I've never seen it used in construction, but I'll bet those beams are heavy.    Kirk