Baltic Birch Plywood - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

Harry B. · 07-01-2007, 01:50 PM

I am looking for 4 or5 sheehs of baltic birch plywood in the size of 5' x 5' Some of it will be 1/8" and 1/4".
so far all I can find are small pc.

Thank for yor time and help
Harry B

tas2181 · 07-01-2007, 02:35 PM

Harry,
I get mine from a local (small) lumber yard. They will order it for me and usually get it in a few days.

PeteB · 07-01-2007, 03:31 PM

To expand on what Tom said, every lumber dealer has access to it through their distributors. Question is, whether they'll go to the trouble of ordering it for you. The big chains won't, or really can't, as they have eliminated distributors from their chain of supply and buy directly from manufacturers. This is why it's best to go through a local business.

Pete

cskipper · 07-01-2007, 05:43 PM

Woodcraft, Sloan's, Rockler just to name a few vendors,

Bill Wilson · 07-02-2007, 03:58 PM

I think one of the best things any woodworker can do is find at least one or two good local sources for wood. These kind of places often aren't the most heavily advertised or promoted. They are often small, independently owned businesses and advertise via word of mouth. They may be a little off the beaten path. I realize that this isn't a viable solution for everyone, but it's certainly worth some effort to see what you can find. The prices are generally better and if you establish a relationship with the business, they will often let you pick your own boards. The good ones will carry a complete line of domestic and exotic woods as well as sheet goods.

Bickster · 06-12-2009, 12:50 PM

Hey Bill! I'm a fellow Butler guy. Would you be willing to do a little "word of mouth" on BB ply around here? Thanks.

Bob

Janette · 06-12-2009, 05:12 PM

You're best to try and find it locally as anything you can order that needs to be shipped would likely be cost prohibitive in that size. I agree, that you should ask your local lumber yard. I can't find baltic birch ply that big but can easily get russian birch or regular which is close enough for me as I just use it for backing.

07-01-2007, 01:50 PM	#1
Harry B. Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bloomington ,IN Posts: 6	Baltic Birch Plywood I am looking for 4 or5 sheehs of baltic birch plywood in the size of 5' x 5' Some of it will be 1/8" and 1/4". so far all I can find are small pc. Thank for yor time and help Harry B Last edited by Harry B.; 07-01-2007 at 01:52 PM. Reason: change size to 5'

07-01-2007, 02:35 PM	#2
tas2181 Darkside Scroller Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 7	Harry, I get mine from a local (small) lumber yard. They will order it for me and usually get it in a few days. __________________ Tom(tas2181) "Half the harm that is done in this world is due to people who want to feel important. ...[They] justify it because they are absorbed in the endless struggle to think well of themselves." -T. S. Elliot

07-02-2007, 03:58 PM	#5
Bill Wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Butler, PA Posts: 578	I think one of the best things any woodworker can do is find at least one or two good local sources for wood. These kind of places often aren't the most heavily advertised or promoted. They are often small, independently owned businesses and advertise via word of mouth. They may be a little off the beaten path. I realize that this isn't a viable solution for everyone, but it's certainly worth some effort to see what you can find. The prices are generally better and if you establish a relationship with the business, they will often let you pick your own boards. The good ones will carry a complete line of domestic and exotic woods as well as sheet goods. __________________ "I'm a white male, aged 18 to 49. Everyone listens to me! No matter how dumb my suggestions are."

06-12-2009, 05:12 PM	#7
Janette Intarsia Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 2,078 Blog Entries: 3	You're best to try and find it locally as anything you can order that needs to be shipped would likely be cost prohibitive in that size. I agree, that you should ask your local lumber yard. I can't find baltic birch ply that big but can easily get russian birch or regular which is close enough for me as I just use it for backing. __________________ Janette www.square-designs.com

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07-01-2007, 03:31 PM	#3
PeteB Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 428	To expand on what Tom said, every lumber dealer has access to it through their distributors. Question is, whether they'll go to the trouble of ordering it for you. The big chains won't, or really can't, as they have eliminated distributors from their chain of supply and buy directly from manufacturers. This is why it's best to go through a local business. Pete

07-01-2007, 05:43 PM	#4
cskipper Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Forest City, NC Posts: 172	Woodcraft, Sloan's, Rockler just to name a few vendors,

06-12-2009, 12:50 PM	#6
Bickster Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Butler, PA Posts: 1	Hey Bill! I'm a fellow Butler guy. Would you be willing to do a little "word of mouth" on BB ply around here? Thanks. Bob

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