Scaffold plank end cap

A protective end cap for use with a wood plank, the end cap comprising an elongated c-shaped body having a generally concave curvature along a lengthwise axis of the elongate body.

A protective end cap adapted to receive a distal end of a wood plank having a top surface and bottom surface, the end cap comprising a body having a spine and sides extending from the spine, wherein the sides of the end cap taper along their length as they extend from the spine.

A protective end cap adapted to engage a distal end of a wood plank, the end cap comprising an elongated c-shaped plastic body having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface defining a receptacle for contiguously engaging the distal end of the wood plank.

A protective end cap adapted to receive a distal end of a wood plank, the end cap comprising a c-shaped body having an elongated spine and sides extending from either side of the spine, wherein the end cap includes an internal diameter that gradually increases as the sides extend from the spine.

A method for protecting a wood plank from damage, the method comprising:

• shaping an external surface of a distal end of the wood plank by at least tapering an edge of a top or bottom surface of the wood plank;
• and
• gluing an end cap to the distal end of the wood plank, the end cap having a hollow receptacle space with an internal boundary contour having a shape closely adhering to the external shape of the plank.