Thin plywood sources

[Sam Knight]

Hello all,
Looking for sources to purchase some 1/8” plywood for laser and scroll saw projects. Last batch of boards I got were from Woodcraft when they were running a sale. They were 12x12”. I have the ability to break larger sheets down as well. Where do you get yours from? Also could use 1/4” plywood as well for laser and scroll saw work. Maybe some of you have cut off pieces you’d like to get rid of.
Thanks.
Sam

 

[cmarzahn]

Hey Sam,
Home Depot has some maple and some walnut in 5/32" plywood. It's in 1 foot by 1 foot 7 inch piece and 10 per pack.

1/8 - 5/32 - Plywood - Lumber & Composites - The Home Depot

Get free shipping on qualified 1/8, 5/32 Plywood products or Buy Online Pick Up in Store today in the Lumber & Composites Department.

www.homedepot.com

 

[ScottM]

I have gotten my 1/8" Baltic Birch from The Hardwood Store in the past. They sell it in 5 x 5 sheets. The price has doubled over the past couple years, due to a lot of factors but their prices are still cheaper than buying small pieces from most internet sources. The Hardwood Store also sells 1/8" bending plywood that might work for your application.

 

[Tarhead]

RICHARD'S CRAFT WOOD

contact:
address: Clemmons NC
web: Home - Richard's Craft Wood
email:
phone: 336.306.3986
notes: thin craft wood

 

[cmarzahn]

Hey Sam,
Home Depot has some maple and some walnut in 5/32" plywood.

 

[McRabbet]

Klingspor's Woodworking Shop carries Baltic Birch in several thicknesses and sizes.

 

[Cbozz]

National balsa has always been my goto.

Plywood

Birch plywood in 1/64, 1/32, 1/16, 3/32, 1/8, 3/16, 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 inch thickness! Lite plywood in 1/8 and 1/4 cut to order! All straight grain. Birch ply is baltic birch and lite ply is italian poplar.

www.nationalbalsa.com

 

[Rwe2156]

I’ve bought various batches off Amazon. Basswood ply 3mm.

 

[Sam Knight]

I’ve bought various batches off Amazon. Basswood ply 3mm.

Do you engrave and cut on the basswood? I've only used BB yet so far. Is it as good or better than BB for laser engraving?
Thanks

 

[Rwe2156]

Do you engrave and cut on the basswood? I've only used BB yet so far. Is it as good or better than BB for laser engraving?
Thanks

Yes I do both. I don’t think it matters much for engraving, especially if you treat with borax. Most of what I get is basswood (or they call it basswood ). I just got some balsa but haven’t tried it.

 

[Bear Republic]

Yes I do both. I don’t think it matters much for engraving, especially if you treat with borax. Most of what I get is basswood (or they call it basswood ). I just got some balsa but haven’t tried it.

Dr Bob,. What do you mean by "treating with Borax"? I haven't heard that with engraving

 

[Artisan Pirate]

Dr Bob,. What do you mean by "treating with Borax"? I haven't heard that with engraving

My buddy in New York, Robert Coant just sent me a link to a video on how to do the borax treatment

 

[Rick Mainhart]

My buddy in New York, Robert Coant just sent me a link to a video on how to do the borax treatment

Thanks Tyler ... interesting.

 

[Berta]

I get my Baltic Birch from Klingspor’s and Woodcraft. They do carry it in large sizes. Not full sheets. Call before going to the Hardwood Store to be sure they have some.

 

[whitecrane8]

Good advice. I’ll call first