Lowes has a rather interesting plywood that is called blondewood hardwood plywood.
What is blondewood hardwood plywood.
Has anyone used this stuff.
So basically its a crapshoot as to what species it actually is.
The 7 ply panel is comprised of 100 wood no mdf or particleboard boasting a yellow poplar core.
There is a different standard for backs.
The majority of birch plywood is manufactured domestically in the united states.
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.
Not much about it on the web.
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Seems to have many more layers or plys than even their hardwood oak birch.
Ranging from prime or a 1 which is top of the line to shop grade birch plywood has more price range choices than blondewood.
A is the best and d is the worst.
Some species such as black walnut are sliced thinner to 1 32.
These standards although voluntary are accepted universally for uniform colors grain size and number of defects in the face of the plywood.
Be sure to buy all hardwood plywood for the same project at one time.
U s made hardwood plywood has face veneers averaging 1 30 in thickness.
Blondewood is a trade name used in most home centers to designate a price point utility panel hardwood plywood panel.
With varying degrees of quality birch plywood creates more choices than blondewood plywood.
For hardwood plywood the grading system for the face veneer is designated by letters.
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Item 607558 model ply 06 00295ply 06 00295.
1 is the best and 4 is the worst.
Foreign veneers are thinner still and can be tough to saw without splintering and sand without destroying.
A1 or a2 with plain sliced veneer is usually the best grade available for work that will receive a clear finish.