Imax1 said..
Bugger in 20 years too late.
But why not do it nowadays ?
Because it produces significantly heavier boards - vs sandwich construction.
And nowadays lots of boardshave their cores machined (not hand-shaped), then placed into a mould.
If you look at the various posts on Seabreeze, the core is almost an insignificant amount of effort... relative to:
a) sourcing the correct tools ...like say a vacuum pump
b) sourcing materials... peel-ply
c) inserting the various plugs and boxes
d) finishing
e) painting.
F) cleaning up your workshop at each step, so your partner doesn't leave you.