Finnish/Baltic Birch

[jonnyh1988]

Hey everyone

Just got a quote for 3 sheets of 9 ply or 11 ply BB 1220mm(48in) x 2440 (96in).

9 ply 3 sheets - $285 AUD or about $229 USD

11 ply 3 sheets - $339 AUD or about $272 USD

The face veneer is of the BB grade. Can someone please have a look at:

http://w3.upm-kymmene.com/upm/internet/ ... le=Plywood

Tell me if you think I could get away with some of the WG grade. This is the first time I have ever bought wood

I am concerned about the cost and whether I should keep looking and find a better price. Is this close to prices in the US or is Australia just always this expensive.

Links to supplier who has two locations one in NSW, one in QLD:

http://www.dmkforestproducts.com.au/

Links to Finnish supplier that supplies DMK with their plywood:

http://w3.upm-kymmene.com/upm/internet/ ... le=Plywood


Thanks for reading

[bgavin]

$76USD per sheet of 4x8 is pricey, indeed. Probably not out of range, due to your location.

It used to be available here for $48~53 USD per sheet, but is no longer available.
I pay $31 USD per sheet of 1/2" x 60 x 60.

[Harley]

Hey everyone

Just got a quote for 3 sheets of 9 ply or 11 ply BB 1220mm(48in) x 2440 (96in).

9 ply 3 sheets - $285 AUD or about $229 USD

11 ply 3 sheets - $339 AUD or about $272 USD

Use Australian Hoop Pine - it has almost the same strength as BB and will cost you 1/3 the price

[jonnyh1988]

Oh really?

If money is no object, how preferable is BB to Hoop Pine?

Are there any redeeming properties of birch ply besides strength?


Do the plans talk about all this stuff...because I'm getting them tomorrow:P

Thanks

[jonnyh1988]

How stupid of me...didn't notice the "authorised BFM cab builder" note under your name. Guess I'll be buying Hoop Pine

Thanks mate