Brent R Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 I know this is not a topic for TU......but i was hoping someone new of a company that carries B1 berch plywood 3/4 inch...I'm in Theodore AL......Maybe a chain store.....I have called to my finger bleeds....and can't seem to find any.....The B1 is good stuff and does not have any knots.....Thanks for your time.. Brent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenfeather Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 It's been a while so forgive me if I'm off. I think the way they normally grade plywood is the letter refers to the quality of the face veneer, and the number designates the quality of the back veneer. Usually the primo stuff is A-1. The stuff you get from Home Cheapo is like C-3 which is cabinet grade. If you dig through it you can find some decent stuff. The only time I remember seeing a B grading for birch ply was with the Baltic birch. That's the stuff with a bunch of thin plys. Usually comes in 5' by 5' sheets. I think B/B is the good stuff where that is concerned. I know that's not what you asked but maybe you are looking for something they don't make. I don't know what your making but if it's going to be clear or stained, maple might be a better choice as birch is generally sold as a paint grade. The grain is similar and you will probably have a better chance of finding the higher quality, knot free stuff, available. Big money though. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent R Posted October 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 Thanks for the reply.....i do know about how they grade plywood.....and there is a b1 grade...A cabenet maker was the one who told me what to ask for.....There is one place i can get it but you have to have a tax number.......But your right i may have to settle for something else......Thanks again for your help Brent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redg8r Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 Grading helps, but as a former cabinetmaker I'd recommend you ask for domestic also. Domestic has less ply's and us usually more dimensionally stable. I've seen alot of import ply that warped like a potato chip. What is the application for? maybe that would help solve what you actually need. All my contacts are in Florida but Google: McEwen Lumber Quality Plywood Specialties Inc. Forest Products Inc For any price break, a FEIN will usually be necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent R Posted October 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 Grading helps, but as a former cabinetmaker I'd recommend you ask for domestic also. Domestic has less ply's and us usually more dimensionally stable. I've seen alot of import ply that warped like a potato chip. What is the application for? maybe that would help solve what you actually need. All my contacts are in Florida but Google: McEwen Lumber Quality Plywood Specialties Inc. Forest Products Inc For any price break, a FEIN will usually be necessary. Thanks for the info.....take care Brent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
