Cabinet-grade ply in Raleigh area?

[merrill77]

Where do y'all go in the Raleigh area for cabinet-grade plywood?

I'm about to start a project for which I need several sheets (1/4, 1/2 and 3/4). Oak, BB, whatever - as long as it will remain flat. Of course, since it is a shop cabinet, I'm on a budget. 5x5s don't fit on my trailer well

I found Birch, Blondewood and Sandeply at loews/hd, but not in all the sizes I need. I'd be ok with the birch from Lowes, but I'd need to find a store with all 3 sizes.

TIA!
Chris

 

[junquecol]

Forget the birch from Lowes. It is that Chinese crap (polite wording.) HD carries Columbia Forest Products 3/4 birch in a B-3 grade. Made in Old Fort, North Carolina. Look through the bundle though as some sheets are better than others . Also, they are usually willing to "cut a deal" on a damaged sheet. For 1/4" birch, look at Lowes 5.2 MM under layment. Often it has a birch face on one side, while the other is trash. Baltic birch can be found at Wurth (AKA Raleigh Hardwoods.) When my truck isn't available, I just take the necessary tools with me to break down a sheet of BB. This includes circular saw, straight edge guide with clamps, drop chord, and some scrap 2 X 4's to support sheet. Of course if money isn't an object, Capital City Lumber can take care of all your needs, along with all your money.

 

[golfdad]

Builders Discount in Wendell also has some nice birch ply....bout 40 a sheet for 3/4 the last time i was there.. and the Hardwood Store will ship to Raleigh for 35 buckaroo's..........not bad with gas as high as it is:eusa_clap

 

[Travis Porter]

Ditto on Raleigh Hardwoods

 

[rhett]

Horizon Forest products is far cheaper than Wurth's on all the same hardwood and plywood. They are about 2 miles away from Wurth Group.

 

[Travis Porter]

Horizon Forest products is far cheaper than Wurth's on all the same hardwood and plywood. They are about 2 miles away from Wurth Group.

They are???? I will check them out!

Hey Rhett, you going to Berea for the Pop woodoworking conference?

 

[merrill77]

Hardwood Store will ship to Raleigh for 35 buckaroo's..........not bad with gas as high as it is:eusa_clap

I didn't know they shipped to Raleigh that cheap! Thanks.

I see they have "Paint Grade" plywood -- has anyone used this? Since this is for a shop cabinet, I not particular on the appearance - I just want it flat and stable. I had planned to finish it with something anyway - and was considering paint anyway.

Chris