Abstract: A support structure for lifting a motorcycle in combination with a jack with the support structure including a cradle adapted to fit over an elevatable portion of the jack. The cradle has a pair of longitudinally extending support members connected thereto and shiftably fits on an elevatable portion of the jack to permit tilting of the support members supporting the motorcycle providing access to either the front or rear wheel of the motorcycle.

Abstract: An artificial lumber board comprises a plurality of elongated wood strips having medial body portions of different thicknesses and tapered tip end portions being thinner and more flexible than the medial portions wherein the wood strips are aligned longitudinally in the board and compressed. The compressed wood strips lap and bend over one another to form generally continuous sinuous wood grain-like structures extending along the board with the tapered tip portions providing generally point contact fitting of the wood strips with one another reducing the presence of void spaces in the board.

Abstract: An elongated board of artificial lumber having a length greater than the width and thickness comprising a mixture of irregularly shaped elongated splinters of wood substantially aligned along the length of the board; a substantial portion of the mixture including splinters from about 2" to 10" long; a sealant coating the surface of the splinters; an adhesive carried on the splinters with the sealant restricting the penetration of the adhesive into the splinters so as to produce hardened layers between the splinters for holding the splinters in an interlocking configuration.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing elongated boards of artificial lumber reinforced with elongated reinforcing members providing strength thereto. The boards are constructed of any suitable filler material such as ligneous fibers mixed with thermosetting resin. The mixture of fibers and resin are pulled into a compression chamber by a plurality of elongated belts while the reinforcing strands are fed thereto. The belts are rotated to compress the mixture about the strands while the strands are under tension or undulated. Then the mixture is fed through a curing chamber for curing.