Did you know that all 1/8" and 1/4" Baltic Birch has the possibility of cupping/warping? Our biweekly podcast allows editors, authors, and special guests to answer your woodworking questions and connect with the online woodworking community. Get complete site access to video workshops, digital plans library, online archive, and more, plus the print magazine. L), (MKD Oh well, it was just a thought. The veneer will be smooth, tight cut,and full length and free of any visible defects orabnormalities. Can anyone recommend someone around the San Francisco area? should have this in the city 415-648-7257 2035 newcomb ave. Called them, they do not carry phenolic ply. The ply *is* Baltic Birch with an impregnated phenolic face. Im looking for full 48 or 55 sheets. Please contact Cherokee Wood Products for shipping quotes to AK, HA & Canada. Subscribe to get woodworking tips and deals sent to your inbox, plus get a $10 coupon on your next order! Plus tips, advice, and special offers from Fine Woodworking. For more than nine decades, our success has been centered on creating value by working collaboratively with customers, vendors, architects, designers and millworkers. I hadn't even thought of that until your post, I might make a few calls myself as I've been meaning to build a new router table and phenolic could make a good top. They can order it (10 sheet minimum), but I only need a couple of sheets.Aura is a no-go as well. An A face mayallow slight mineral streak and/or vine marks. You are using an out of date browser. A few sound tight knots and pin holes are permitted. Maybe not the cheapest source, but I'd be surprised if they can't get the stuff for you. We will contact you via email when your order is ready for pickup. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/Workshop/WorkshopPDF.aspx?id=30588, Editor's Letter: Technology and the future of woodworking. went by the whitecap in livermore yesterday, and they definitely have (brown) phenolic faced (both sides) 11-ply 3/4" 4x8 sheets. ), (SEK Seconding Aura - used them for school projects and personal projects. I'll run down this list tomorrow and see what happens: I was surprised that PALS doesn't carry it, and didn't even know what I was talking about. For over sized loads and large quantities please contact Cherokee Wood Products Customer Service for the most accurate shipping rate. Start your 14-day FREE trial - and get building! For Hardwoods Job Listings in the USA, please Click HERE, For Hardwoods Job Listings in Canada, please Click HERE, WeyerhaeuserUltra-Pour MDO Concrete Form Spec Sheet, WeyerhaeuserUltra-Pour HDO Concrete Form Spec Sheet, WeyerhaeuserUltra-Pour BB O&ES Concrete Form Spec Sheet, PRODUCT AVAILABILITY / BRANCH PRODUCT CATALOG. Think Formica countertop. Our sales team is knowledgeable and experienced, and we can provide next-day service for most orders. Get instant access to over 100 digital plans available only to UNLIMITED members. z), (RON A 1 back will not contain any repaired knots. kr), (UAH As with any natural wood product, quality can be variable. ), (AUD Show us what you're building by tagging your project pictures with #woodworkerssource. I would be interested but likely only in one, maybe two sheets (I live on the pennisula). If and when that happens, this popular product for laser cutters can be accommodated by using simple techniques such as taping it down to a flat surface, or creating a jig that compresses it down flat. :-) i've had my eye on the phenolic for making shop cabinets. - lolIf you can't find the phenolic stuff, another "work around" might be to get 1/2" unfinished baltic birch and laminate Formica onto it. Refunds for this product are subject to a 15% restocking fee as these are cut to order. Is it OK to copy projects from the magazine? Contact Us. - lolI haven't tried using it for any jigs yet, but think that it would work quite well. hi, 3 and 4 Back This is generally referred to as a reject back. Hey Jeff thats not a bad idea. However, it may also be used on thicker panels when the back will. SanFranciscoBayAreaCustomerSuccessTeam@hardwoods-inc.com, Monday Friday: 8:00 AM 4:00 PMSaturday Sunday Closed. Thanks DrC, but as I mentioned in my opening post, I've seen the stuff at Whitecap and it is not of the quality I need. P. 909.920.5430 F. 909.920.59501390 E. Arrow HwyUpland, CA 91786, Copyright Cherokee Wood Products All Rights Reserved 2021, DUE TO CURRENT MANUFACTURING & SUPPLY ISSUES ALL PRODUCTS & PRICING ARE SUBJECT TO STOCK ON-HAND, & PRODUCT AVAILABILITY, Scroll Saw Wood and Thin Wood Boards for Crafts, Be the first to review Baltic Birch Plywood Sheets. Copyright 2022 Woodworkers Source | Home | Site Map, 1/8" Baltic Birch Plywood Pack (Choose Your Size), 1/8" Baltic Birch Plywood 12" x 12" Squares, 1/4" Baltic Birch Plywood Pack (Choose Your Size), 1/4" Baltic Birch Plywood 12" x 12" Squares, 3/8" Baltic Birch Plywood Pack (Choose Your Size), 3/8" Baltic Birch Plywood 12" x 12" Squares, 1/2" Baltic Birch Plywood Pack (Choose Your Size), 1/2" Baltic Birch Plywood 12" x 12" Squares, 1/2" Prefinished Baltic Birch Plywood Pack (Choose Your Size), 3/4" Baltic Birch Plywood Pack (Choose Your Size), 3/4" Baltic Birch Plywood 12" x 12" Squares, Amazing strength & stability in the birch layered core, Edges can be left bare or covered with edge banding or solid banding, Thick face veneer allows you greater margin for sanding without worry of sanding through. Any teams near the Mountain View-San Jose region have a local vendor for Baltic Birch plywood? they have about a half-dozen or so in stock, and can get more "in a day". A C face can alsocontain repaired knots and sound knots. A 4 back is to be used in concealed areas where appearance is of no concern. Commenting has been disabled. AA-Grade Face Highest quality veneer you can specify inany particular species. Bruce Bauer Lumber & Supply in Mountain View. You must log in or register to reply here. We have created these special content collections organized to give you a deep dive into a range of topics that matter. Compared to MDF and particleboard cores, veneer core offers strength, weight and screw-holding advantages. ), (ALL We reserve the right to change shipping carriers to provide you the lowest shipping rate available. Baltic Birch Plywood Sheets arenot a specific species of birch, but is a general designation of plywood from Russia and nearby Balticstates (such as Finland). It's as stable as a rock, and the finish (whatever it is) is as slick and smooth as glass. I received my order faster than I expected. C-Grade Face A C face on hardwood plywood allowsfor unlimited pin knots and small burls. This is proof that SLO is, infact, the NorCal / SoCal dividing line. Well worth the extra cost for applications that need high quality plywood. ), (BGN For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. You may provide your own carrier. Woodcraft should have some. Learn More About Baltic Birch:The Ultimate Guide to Baltic Birch, 18115 N. Black Canyon Hwy Phoenix, AZ 85023 [emailprotected] 602-504-1931, 645 W. Elliot Road Tempe, AZ 85284 [emailprotected] 480-355-5090, 3441 S. Palo Verde Tucson, AZ 85715 [emailprotected] 520-745-8301. Woodcraft sells it here as well, but they only sell small pieces (24"x48") and they want $60 for that quarter sheet! Thanks, but I always check MacBeath first. at $31.15 a sheet, it's about the same cost as raw baltic birch at higgins, and i don't have to put finish on it. The C grade willalso allow unlimited mineral and vine marks. A-Grade Face An A face on hardwood plywood shouldbe matched for both grain and color. I'm not having much luck finding the right stuff -> 13mm 9-ply 5'x5' sheets. Hardwoods in San Jose, California, services the region with decorative surfaces, including architectural grade plywood, veneers, domestic and imported hardwood lumber, TFL, HPL, synthetics, and composites. Feel free to ignore my ideas if you wish. Hi Dave- That's good stuff, but doesn't compare to phenolic in toughness and resistance to glue and finish spills. kn), (CZK MDF CORE Medium Density Fiberboard is an engineered wood product made from wood fiber bundles and resin. 2 Back Can contain up to 16 sound tight knots not exceeding in diameter. hmmm you might try a building supply that serves commercial contractors, stayform is used for reusable concrete forms. It is refreshing nowadays !!! i think the product is called "stayform". kr. If you need longer lengths an additional $25.00 fee will apply. These are for pickup only at our retail location in Ottawa, or for local delivery in the Ottawa/Gatineau region. P.A.L.S. I'm not sure what "Phenolic" is, but you could try MacBeath Hardwood in SF or Berkeley. This is the best facegrade on plywood normally stocked and is often used forupper-end cabinetry, architectural millwork, and qualityfurniture. These veneer layers (or plies) are laid up and balanced in alternating cross bands for stability and strength. I've always been one of those "outside the box" thinkers who just can't resist coming up with Plans B, C, D, ., etc when Plan A hit a snag. Don't know if you've already tried there or were looking for a different version, but you could call one of the Bay Area stores or ask them to order some into the store to avoid shipping(?). Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled, Baltic Birch Plywood Supplier in Nor Cal (Mountain View/San Jose). Start your 14-day FREE trial - and get building. Baltic Birch is manufactured to Metric thickness: See our specification page; https://kjpselecthardwoods.com/pages/baltic-birch-specifications. As well, the customer is responsible for any applicable shipping charges. hope this helps. My stain/finish time is much lower now that I don't have to shoot the drawer boxes. However, Baltic Birch plywood is generally regarded as being of higher quality than standard birch plywood. Lei), (RSD 20bf or less will be shipped at a max length of 46". Because of the coarse nature of the particles, the edges must be treated in some fashion in the finished product. Typical PBC will have low levels of urea formaldehyde (CARB P2 compliant) but can be sourced with no added urea formaldehyde options as a core in decorative hardwood plywood construction. I have been going to that location for over 60 years. We stock the sheets in whole 5'x5' dimensions, but shipping restrictions prevent us from shipping whole sheets. If you require perfectly flat material for your project, we would recommend trying our Craft MDF Plywood instead. Particleboard is a type of composite panel but it is made up of larger pieces of wood rather than fiber bundles as used in MDF. The outer plies are made of thin MDF to provide the panel with the smooth surface characteristics of MDF and particleboard but with less weight and improved strength. Choose from a variety of thicknesses of our Baltic Birch (Russian Birch) plywood. bert. MDF provides a smooth surface, but like particleboard it is denser and heavier than veneer core. ), ** total_quantity ** | ** unit_price ** / ** unit_measure **, September 28th & October 5th - Epoxy River Table Workshop, September 30th - Making a Dovetailed Box with Vic Tesolin, October 1st - Wooden Hand Plane Heaven with Vic Tesolin, October 28th & November 4th - Epoxy River Table Workshop, October 31st & November 7th - Epoxy River Table Workshop, November 9th & 16th - Epoxy River Table Class. An A face will not permit soundknots, repaired knots or rough-cut veneer. Shipping: Most orders are packaged and ready for shipping within 2 to 4 business days of ordering. If you need sizes or grades of Baltic BirchPlywood that we dont stock contactus a callwe can provide what your looking for! Theres a store in Dublin, one in San Carlos, and one in Santa Rosa - none too close to Richmond. Many of them were quite successful, and others were catastrophic. No gb, what i'm looking for is covered in this article: http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/Workshop/WorkshopPDF.aspx?id=30588, Hey there, I know this post is a million years old, but did OP ever get an answer? We'll even re-share with our community! These sheets are also available in BB/BB Grades and we do stock some BB/CP Grade in a variety in thicknesses. If you require additional milling, please email us in advance for a quote. Ft), (ISK Given how often Ive seen 973 at 254s practice field, I almost forgot that they arent a local team. The numberof defects such as pin knots or small burls variesaccording to the specie of veneer. Please contact Cherokee Wood Products for more details. Click for full details. At $30/sheet, you get what you pay for. Have you tried Rockler? Great quality work. The 4 back is most commonly used on 1/4 plywood. Another possibility would be Aura Hardwood. Maybe a couple of guys to go in with you on the 10 sheet minimum? No issue whatsoever. Allowed to contain unlimited mineral streaks. Furthermore, the plies themselves tend to be much thinner, allowing for more plies for a given thickness, and greater stiffness and stability. Pro-CORE Pro Core utilizes veneer inner plies in all but those adjacent to the face and back. A C faceshould be a sound smooth face. It's great for concrete forms, but not so great for shop jigs and fixtures. To learn more about plywood please visit our friends at Wood-Databasewho have put together an informative description. Hours are from 8 am to 4 pm,Monday thru Friday.Face coverings are required. B grade faces will also allow slightmineral streak and vine marks. Any decorative thin face of a wood species can be applied to the front and back of the panel. If we can show MacBeath that there's a demand for the stuff, maybe they'll start to stock it.If anyone in the Bay Area is interested, post here with the quantity you're interested in and once we have a minimum order or close to it, I'll talk to MacBeath or another vendor about an order.If you don't know what phenolic ply is, take a look at the FW article here: http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/Workshop/WorkshopPDF.aspx?id=30588It's probably the best material for shop-made jigs and work surfaces. All veneer splicesshould be book-matched for a visually pleasing appearance. The stuff is standard fir ply with a phenolic paper facing. 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In a nutshell, Baltic Birch plywood ismade entirely from birch plies, with no softwood or filler plies in the center. Multiple purchases can be combined for lower shipping rates. PARTICLEBOARD Particleboard is an engineered wood product manufactured from wood chips and a resin. This is a very nice wood a little pricey but much better than regular ply no gaps. cheers, So, we provide cutting services that ship by UPS in well-wrapped packages. This topic was automatically closed 365 days after the last reply. - lol, Definitely Plywood and Lumber Sales (PALS). There should not be any abrupt changes in color orgrain between the splices. ), (HUF B-Grade Face A B face on hardwood plywood should bematched for a pleasing color, but not necessarily for grain. ), (GBP In-depth articles, up-close photography, and detailed illustrations. . A 2 back can also contain repaired knots, rough cut veneer, and unlimited mineral streak. Thanks -Mai, This forum post is now archived. **DISCLAIMER** - Particleboard also provides a smooth surface but does not have the strength of veneer core plywood. It is where GRT gets its Plywood for laser cutting. This plywood is strong and attractive and KJP milled it perfectly for the shelves we needed for a Craftsman outdoor shed. Baltic Birch Project Packs 12 x 12 & 20 x 30. B grade faces are generally very similar to A faces, butdo allow some sound or repaired knots and some slightrough cut veneer. JavaScript is disabled. Bay Area? Open knots and defects are replaced with small oval or round veneer patches before gluing. Does anyone know a vendor of good quality phenolic plywood in the S.F. 1/8" (3mm), 1/4" (6mm), 3/8" (9mm), 1/2" (12mm), 5/8" (15mm), 3/4" (18mm), All stocked items typically ship within 2-3 business days after purchase. Great place. (USD I'm facing this same problem 10 years later! 1 Back Can contain up to 16 sound tight knots not exceeding 3/8 in diameter. Thanks to all for the suggestions. $), (HRK If prefinished 1/2" "Baltic" Birch would be an acceptable substitute, Aura (in San Jose) sells it in 5' x 5' sheets, as well as narrower strips (12" & 18") with rounded and finished edges.I started using it this year for my drawer boxes and love the stuff. UNLIMITED Membership is like taking a master class in woodworking for less than $10 a month. For more information on Shipping & Returns click here. I'm pretty much up on all the well known vendors in the area. FWIW, Here in Dallas, the local Woodcraft store stocks a small amount of phenolic. Due to the current supply chain issues and market shortages, we are not able to offer discounted pricing until further notice. L), (AMD ), (CAD We always do our best to hand pick the highest quality pieces, but its important to be aware of this possibility when planning materials for your project. Stores About Us Email Us (800) 423-2450 (Call a Store). UNLIMITED membership - Get access to it all. Aura has a store in San Jose, and a couple of others near the Bay Area. It doesn't matter what your skills are, we aim to provide friendly service and advice. K), (DKK Woodworkers Source started in 1978 to provide the finest hardwood lumber to all types of woodworkers, from beginners getting started with the craft to long-time professionals. Enter now for your chance to win more than $2,000 worth of woodworking equipment from Woodpeckers. $), (BAM kr), (CHF A C face is used primarilyon paint grade type panels, in lower-end case work, and forcabinet interiors in upper-end cabinetry. 20bf or more can be shipped at a maximum length of 94". I just haven't been able to find it. Our Baltic Birch plywood is manufactured with a single piece face to ensure light and uniform colour. Im seeing at least a few options on Google/Yelp, but Im hoping to get some testimonials from local teams. VENEER CORE Veneer core is constructed with one or more layers of relatively thick veneers peeled from abundantly available species. New replies are no longer allowed. if it's worth doing at all, then it's worth doing well. A sheet of solid birch ply phenolic (no voids) is typically $100 or more a sheet. The phenolic material is the same stuff they make billiard balls out of. Im interested in the good quality stuff (Baltic birch based) and not the phenolic paper faced stuff (concrete form grade) thats sold at Whitecap. (they have the paper-faced stuff too, but that's a topic for breaktime. Become an UNLIMITED member and get it all: searchable online archive of every issue, how-to videos, Complete Illustrated Guide to Woodworking digital series, print magazine, e-newsletter, and more. . Rabbeting a shelf; Strength vs. appearance, Editor's Letter: A new tool with every project. This can happen because of the nature of it being thin and wide. $), (EUR If anyone knows if a place actually stocks the stuff, I'd be truly grateful. Additional charges apply for shipping to PO Boxes & APO/FPO/DPO. Im looking to DIY some tables, but I figure teams might find the info useful as well. Please include the dimensions in the notes section of the invoice. ), (PLN We offer 2 free cuts per sheet. Typical MDF will have low levels of urea formaldehyde (CARB P2 compliant), but can be sourced with no added urea formaldehyde options as a core in decorative hardwood plywood construction or separately as a raw panel. Baltic Birch Plywood Size:5 x 5 & 4 x 8 Thickness:1/8, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8 & 3/4 Grades: B/BB & BB/BB Unfinished. Yep, It's the right stuff. In-Store Pickup: Most orders are completed within 2 business days. CHF), (MDL

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