Exactly. One of the things that holds back natural materials like wood vs. e.g. steel is the lack of consistency. Knots and gaps in wood are still a problem. Ha

Exactly. One of the things that holds back natural materials like wood vs. e.g. steel is the lack of consistency. Knots and gaps in wood are still a problem. Having a single, uniform, standardised, certified, homogenuous, large piece of wood would make it far more convenient for many applications.