Lowes has a rather interesting plywood that is called blondewood hardwood plywood.
What is blondewood hardwood plywood.
The 7 ply panel is comprised of 100 wood no mdf or particleboard boasting a yellow poplar core.
U s made hardwood plywood has face veneers averaging 1 30 in thickness.
The majority of birch plywood is manufactured domestically in the united states.
Grades b and lower for faces and 3.
So basically its a crapshoot as to what species it actually is.
1 is the best and 4 is the worst.
Exquisite hardwood grains run along the length of exquisite hardwood grains run along the length of this purebond maple plywood project panel featuring rotary cut veneers from domestically grown sustainably harvested trees that exhibit the warmth and timeless quality of natural timber.
Item 607558 model ply 06 00295ply 06 00295.
The hardwood plywood and veneer association established the grading standards for plywood in the united states.
Blondewood is a trade name used in most home centers to designate a price point utility panel hardwood plywood panel.
There is a different standard for backs.
A1 or a2 with plain sliced veneer is usually the best grade available for work that will receive a clear finish.
Ranging from prime or a 1 which is top of the line to shop grade birch plywood has more price range choices than blondewood.
For hardwood plywood the grading system for the face veneer is designated by letters.
Foreign veneers are thinner still and can be tough to saw without splintering and sand without destroying.
Seems to have many more layers or plys than even their hardwood oak birch.
A is the best and d is the worst.
Not much about it on the web.
01 20 2007 at 09 20 am.
These standards although voluntary are accepted universally for uniform colors grain size and number of defects in the face of the plywood.
Has anyone used this stuff.
Be sure to buy all hardwood plywood for the same project at one time.
Top choice blondewood 3 4 in hpva poplar plywood application as 4 x 8.
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