Baltic / Finnish Birch Suppliers - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

cseymour · 05-13-2008, 03:16 PM

Hi All,
Was just curious where folks are getting their BB plywood from these days? I bought some plywood from a home center near my home, but their were too many voids for the project I had wanted to use it for. I went back but was told they do not carry it.

Thanks.
Chris

Barefoot1 · 05-13-2008, 07:32 PM

Woodcraft, or any of the online wood suppliers that cater to scroll sawyers or a good local hardwood supplier will usually carry good BB ply as well. Try this Woodfinder: Lumber, Veneer and Sawmill Services
But never never never buy your wood at a home center, it either is poor quality or too pricey or worse yet, BOTH!!

Mick Walker · 05-13-2008, 07:48 PM

Chris, check your PM's

Larrysch · 05-15-2008, 01:02 AM

We have a small lumber yard that carries Baltic birch - but they will not cut it and it comes in 5 x5 sheets - $65 per sheet. I went to Lowe's and looked at their 36" round plywood - low and behold it was Baltic birch for $6 something. For my little projects that is a good buy for me.

Rolf · 05-15-2008, 12:37 PM

Sloans is also a good source.
I get mine from a local plywood distributor.
I do buy maple at Loews (solid) they have it in different thickness.
Saves me from having to resaw and plane.

cseymour · 05-15-2008, 01:42 PM

Thanks to all who replied.

I have placed an order with Sloan's.

Appreciate all the advice.

Cheers.

Chris

05-13-2008, 03:16 PM	#1
cseymour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Newburgh NY Posts: 191	Baltic / Finnish Birch Suppliers Hi All, Was just curious where folks are getting their BB plywood from these days? I bought some plywood from a home center near my home, but their were too many voids for the project I had wanted to use it for. I went back but was told they do not carry it. Thanks. Chris __________________ loving my DW788

05-13-2008, 07:32 PM	#2
Barefoot1 Wood Mauler Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Jordan Utah Posts: 806	Try this Woodcraft, or any of the online wood suppliers that cater to scroll sawyers or a good local hardwood supplier will usually carry good BB ply as well. Try this Woodfinder: Lumber, Veneer and Sawmill Services But never never never buy your wood at a home center, it either is poor quality or too pricey or worse yet, BOTH!! __________________ Thomas The Barefoot Scroller ~ Thomas@barefootwoodworks.com www.barefootwoodworks.com

05-13-2008, 07:48 PM	#3
Mick Walker Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 1,493	Chris, check your PM's __________________ Mick, - Delta P-20 The future ain't what it used to be.

05-15-2008, 01:02 AM	#4
Larrysch Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Southern Idaho Posts: 112	We have a small lumber yard that carries Baltic birch - but they will not cut it and it comes in 5 x5 sheets - $65 per sheet. I went to Lowe's and looked at their 36" round plywood - low and behold it was Baltic birch for $6 something. For my little projects that is a good buy for me. __________________ Larry "I never try to remember my mistakes - my wife does that for me "

05-15-2008, 12:37 PM	#5
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 3,095	Sloans is also a good source. I get mine from a local plywood distributor. I do buy maple at Loews (solid) they have it in different thickness. Saves me from having to resaw and plane. __________________ Rolf RBI G4 Hawk, Delta SS350 Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can" Proud Member of the Long Island Scrollsaw Association

05-15-2008, 01:42 PM	#6
cseymour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Newburgh NY Posts: 191	Thanks to all who replied. I have placed an order with Sloan's. Appreciate all the advice. Cheers. Chris __________________ loving my DW788

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