So I’ve got a couple sheets of 4’x8’ 1/4 lauan but some of the corners are busted up. I’d love to not have to buy new sheets because I’m on a fairly tight budget. Any tips for repairing the corners without a new sheet. I need them to be completely flush but they will be painted.
Im using 3/4 inch baltic birch plywood to make some bookshelves, and I wanted to use joinery instead of pocket screws. I've been looking at different types of rabbets, and wondered if anyone had suggestions on which would be better between: 1) half blind rabbet/lock joint, 2) double rabbet, or...
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We are very close to launching a new business that will be focused on supplying high quality hardwoods, plywoods and related woodcraft products (glues, sandpaper, blades, finishes) in our local store/warehouse in Charlotte. We are centering our focus on wood enthusiasts and hobbyists like...
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I wanted to seek your advice in regards to material choice for a project I am working on. I have designed these interlocking stands that can be routed out so they can be assembled without tools. My question is in regards to strength and choosing the correct material...
I've been searchin' the web with little success. Lowes was not helpful. Home Depot sells 4x4 and 2x4 panels but says it can't order 4x8's (though its supplier - Columbia - sends one to HD!.
I am looking for that stuff with the clear, very durable, finish on both sides and a sheet or two with...
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I am just setting up my shop now that I have the room to do it. First thing I did was make 2 work benches/tables to give some flat surface area and additional storage. They are both the same 2'x4', 2x4 construction with a "top" and a bottom shelf.
I just finished cross bracing and...
Has anyone come across a local (NC) supplier of 1/2 or 1/4 round curved plywood. I'm looking for 12" radius 5/8 - 1/2" thick.
Edit: here is a non-local supplier of what I'm looking for http://www.bd-international.com/Curved.htm
I am building cabinets and I need a couple sheets longer than 8 feet to avoid a joint. Does anyone know where I can pick up 10 foot sheets near Charlotte? I'm planning to paint them but I'd like to have decent quality because I plan to use them for the cabinet tops. The only other thing I...
I'm looking for formaldehyde free 3/4" maple faced plywood to build some cabinets in my home. I checked the hardwood store in gibsonville. They have some low-formaldehyde stuff, but thats it. I know that Home Depot sales the purebond formaldehyde free stuff with baltic birch and oak veneer...
I am hoping someone has a left over piece of 3/4" plywood in the Raleigh area that will provide 1-2 pieces, about 7 inches wide, about 6.5 - 7 ft long. I only need 1 but wont mind a backup piece.
Willing to pay 1/6 - 1/3rd of the value of the plywood sheet depending on how many pieces are...
Does anyone know of a FREE software program that lays out a sheet of plywood to optimize cutting and utilization? I thought I had one bookmarked, but I can't find it.
Thanks
Bill
Are these the same beast? Have you used one or the other and purchased it locally? Cost for 1/2" or 3/4" per 4' x 8' sheet? :dontknow:
1/4 sheet (2' x 4') of 1/2" thick phenolic is about $50. Ouch and yikes...