the thin plates will flex between themselves like the leaf springs on a vehicle, you will only have about 60 to 75 % of the strength of a solid plate. Do it right the first time, its cheaper in the long run.
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Knowledge must be shared or it lies dead in the mind.
The Blacksmith must use Hammer and Flame to force the iron down the path of his own choosing.
I usually find it much easier to be wrong once in while than to try to be perfect.
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