Auto Tuba Build Questions...

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Rickisan
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Re: Auto Tuba Build Questions...

#16 Post by Rickisan »

Since my local contractor/builder specialty lumber yard sells it for as little as $21 a sheet seems like the chains would sell similar. I think I understand why they don't sell $60-$80 sheets cause most of that business I guess is going to the specialty places. But the medium grade stuff would seem to me to be their bread and butter. Course I don't really know yet how these $21 sheets are gonna look after a few cuts. Gonna find out though! More learning :)
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#17 Post by jcmbowman »

DJPhatman wrote:
Rickisan wrote:Meanwhile, next time, and there will be a next time :D I found a nearby lumber source with a nice looking 7-ply 1/2 A/C or B/C (can't remember which) for $21 a sheet. Just can't understand why Lowe or Home Depot doesn't carry it???
Dan-git!!! I can't find any decent plywood around here, except the 5 ply at one yard. And it's now just shy of US$30 a sheet! :shock:
I keep telling ya - public lumber - 7 mile and I-75. 5'x5' baltic birch. not the cheapest, and usually slightly warped, but it's good baltic. Don't get their 4'x8' birch though - it's chinese crap with the thin veneer.

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Re: Auto Tuba Build Questions...

#18 Post by DJPhatman »

Oops! :mrgreen: I forgot about them! Thanks, John! :lol:
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#19 Post by Tim A »

Toledo Plywood, just about 15 minutes south of the border. Any size you want, no warps, including 1/8" bending ply. 5 x 5 OR 4 x 8 sheets of real BB.

Yeah, it's a drive for you. Gas is currently cheap. Get it all at once.

http://www.toledoplywood.com/

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#20 Post by jcmbowman »

oooh. Thanks for the link. I'll call them when I start on the DRs.
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4 DR250s
4 Tuba36s @ 30" wide
2 ATs
...and a very serious addiction to the smell of BB sawdust and curing PL.

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