Baltic Birch Near RDU?

[carinder]

Hey all,
I'm new to the woodworking community/hobby and my first "major" project is constructing a longboard. Everywhere I have researched has indicated that baltic birch is far and away the best wood to use. The issue im running into is that I can't find a place near me in Raleigh that will sell a single 5'x5' sheet in either 1/4" or 1/8" thicknesses. I don't really want to get Redi cuts because it almost doubles my price for less wood. I'm willing to drive roughly an hour or a little more if anyone knows a place with affordable baltic birch. Thanks for the help.

 

[kserdar]

Hardwood Store - The Hardwood Store of North Carolina

Visit the site of The Hardwood Store of North Carolina for more information regarding the wood products we offer. Visit us in Gibsonville, NC.

www.hardwoodstore.com

 

[Hmerkle]

@carinder remember many of the Baltic Birch plywood thickness is in millimeters not inches, close to an inch measurement, but not quite...

 

[Henry W]

Call to inquire at Klingspor's WW Shop, or Capitol City Lumber, on the west side of Raleigh (or east side of Cary)

 

[Berta]

Hardwood Store - The Hardwood Store of North Carolina

Visit the site of The Hardwood Store of North Carolina for more information regarding the wood products we offer. Visit us in Gibsonville, NC.

www.hardwoodstore.com

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I was there today! Picked up a 5 x 5 sheet of 1/8”