Abstract: A printing press cylinder and a method of manufacturing the same. The printing press cylinder includes a rigid base member having a reduced radius section and a polymer layer formed about the rigid base member generally within the reduced radius section. The polymer layer is operable to absorb forces and dissipate energy that degrades print quality. A gear portion is operably coupled to the rigid base member for rotation therewith. The printing press cylinder is manufactured by turning a rigid base member to produce a reduced radius section and subsequently molding a polymer layer generally within the reduced radius section of the rigid base member. The polymer layer is cured and then turned to reduce the circumference thereof and produce a smooth surface.

Abstract: A composite panel member for use in a bowling lane includes a wooden core member which is formed from a plurality of wood strips, the core having a pair of opposed faces and a plurality of edge portions. Each wood strip has an equilibrated moisture content within 2% of every other wood strip in the core. A high pressure laminate member is adhered to each face of the core, each laminate member having substantially the same length, width and thickness such that each core face is balanced. A moisture proof sealer is disposed on each edge portion of the core so that the entire core is enclosed and protected from moisture and the effects of the atmosphere.