Are there any knots that look as if they would weaken the member?
Any brashiness?
Any holes drilled for bolts or screws that would weaken the member?
Any splits or checks?
Are laminations glued properly?
Are there any plugged holes?
Any signs of dry rot?
Inspection of Metal Fittings.
When fittings are copper plated and japanned the inspection should take place after the copper plating.
Have fittings been bent in assembling?