[Public-List] Mast beam.

[Greg Dawson]

Dear all 
This winter I intend to laminate a new mast beam.  Currently we have two very ugly aluminum plates bracing the original beam.
Does anyone have knowledge of this and if yes what material would you use? I'm thinking of 1/4 inch oak or ash strips to build the laminate. Also what glue would you use in the construction and why.
Any help appreciated and best wishes to all.
Greg #348