Overview
Each sheet of our Baltic Birch Plywood features exceptional strength and the ability to be finished to meet your project needs. The front, back and inner plies are all quality one-piece sheets, which result in excellent screw holding power. Faces may contain some matched plugs, and one face is light and even in color for an attractive finished face. All pieces are 30'' long, and are ripped to 12'' wide for bookcases, shelving and more narrow cabinets. Available in thicknesses of: 1/8'', 1/4'', 1/2'' and 3/4''. All dimensions are nominal and may be slightly undersized.
Grade BB/BB: Both faces are relatively "void free" but may contain small patches and a slight knot pattern or mineral streaks. One face is light and even in color. Open knots and defects in a BB face veneer have been removed and replaced with small uniform ''football'' patches before being glued. The end result is a strong plywood that is attractive enough to be used on a variety of projects.
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what is the formaldehyde content of baltic birch plywood? What bonding agent(s) is used with core and face sheets?
Is this plywood suitable for laser cutting? In other words does the glue used have chlorine or any other nasty chemicals that when burned produce toxic fumes?
Baltic Birch Plywood-12 Inch X 30 Inch
Does Baltic birch plywood come in different sizes?
BEST ANSWER: I have used Baltic birch in sizes up to 60" square. My personal favorite is 1/2" X 30" X 60"
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- Robert M on May 24, 2016
- Purchased on Sep 25, 2014
Is the actual thickness as stated or is it less?
BEST ANSWER: These products are manufactured in Europe so they are actually in metric. Each play is 1.5mm thick and the top and bottom veneer being 0.75mm thick. So if you buy a 5 ply or 9 ply sheet it will be:
5 PLY
2 x 0.75mm (top & bottom veneer) + 3 x 1.5 = 6mm thick ....... this will be sold to Americans as 1/4" thick since 6mm = 0.236in
9 PLY
2 x 0.75mm (top & bottom veneer) + 7 x 1.5 = 12mm thick ....... this will be sold to Americans as 1/2" thick since 12mm = 0.472in
Hope that clarifies things.
5 PLY
2 x 0.75mm (top & bottom veneer) + 3 x 1.5 = 6mm thick ....... this will be sold to Americans as 1/4" thick since 6mm = 0.236in
9 PLY
2 x 0.75mm (top & bottom veneer) + 7 x 1.5 = 12mm thick ....... this will be sold to Americans as 1/2" thick since 12mm = 0.472in
Hope that clarifies things.
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- T D on Jun 7, 2015
Has the edge got a plywood look,or is it smooth?
BEST ANSWER: Both. You can see that is ply, but it finishes smooth, not with voids, like construction quality plywood you might get from Home Depoot.
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- Tom F on Dec 14, 2015
- Purchased on Apr 4, 2015
I was told by a boat builder that Baltic Birch can be used in place of marine plywood. Do you know if this can be used in a marine application?
BEST ANSWER: Tagging on what rOBERT said, the answer is a general "no." Baltic birch plywood should NOT be used for hull or on topsides - any part that is exposed to water and weather. He is right about the face veneers (and interior veneers) being tropical (often Sapele) but also, the laminates themselves in marine plywood are exceptionally free of voids. BS 1088 and Lloyd's Register are what to look for. I recommend looking in, "WoodenBoat" magazine or contacting Jamestown Distributors, Hamilton Marine for sources/marine plywood. Having said this, Baltic Birch plywood such as they sell at Rockler, is fine for interior work in a boat, like a built-in berth that is well inside and under cover. And, of course, this plywood is fantastic for making jigs.
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- Karen W on May 24, 2017
- Purchased on Jan 8, 2017
Will this plywood make good box joints?
BEST ANSWER: Yes but use a backer board to prevent the possibility of any tear out
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- LARRY H on Jan 29, 2017
- Purchased on Jun 18, 2016
Can I purchase full sized sheets of plywood (ie. 4 foot by 8 foot)?
BEST ANSWER: Rockler carries Baltic Birch Plywood in 12" x 30" and 24" x 30" sheets.
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- David Staff on Apr 18, 2018
Country of origin?
Can I use 1/2 inch x 9 inch birch 9 ply for a longboard skateboard? Minimal flex at 46 in long 160 lbs.
BEST ANSWER: There are many boards dedicated to fabricating long boards. Generally you'd want to use thinner ply and laminate them so you can shape the board more easily.
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- rOBERT k on Jul 20, 2016
- Purchased on Apr 9, 2015
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Birch plywood
I absolutely love this wood it is the best that I have ever found to use for all of craft needs. Thank you Rockler
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Quality plywood.
Good quality wood for any project.
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Jw
Makes cabinet box building a breeze!
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Perfect for scroll saw work
I need some BB Ply for some Christmas ornaments and some fret work I was doing. This was the perfect material for what I wanted to do.
I cannot get BB Ply where I live in these thicknesses, and I knew the shipping would be horrendous, since I am not in the contiguous US, so I ended up paying a 50% premium, but that was USPS, not Rockler.
I would recommend to a friend.
I cannot get BB Ply where I live in these thicknesses, and I knew the shipping would be horrendous, since I am not in the contiguous US, so I ended up paying a 50% premium, but that was USPS, not Rockler.
I would recommend to a friend.
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Proper product umatched by the "b box"
Needed a replacement bottom for drawer that contains my silverware. Rockler had the 1/8" wooden product shipped it in a timely fashion.
The "big boxes" floundered on this one
The "big boxes" floundered on this one
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baltic birch plywood
i bought multiple sizes. great product
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Baltic Plywood
Just what I needed, and it arrived in a timely fashion.
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Quality is excellent
I got a variety of sizes. I plan to use 1/4 inch for doll house boxes that can be used alone or put together for my granddaughter. The others will find their own path as needed. This is quality wood, folks. Worth every penny.
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