18mm Baltic Birch Ply - Where to get smaller pieces??

[will1983]

Hi,

I've started on a Matthias Wandel 20" Bandsaw Build and need some decent 18mm Baltic Birch Ply.

I've tried Arnold Laver but they will only sell me a full 8' x 4' sheet at £60+VAT which when I only need two 540x490mm and one 620x710mm sheets seems like a hell of a waste.

Does anyone know of a supplier in the West Midlands/Staffordshire/Cheshire area that might sell me some offcuts?

 

[LancsRick]

They're big pieces to be offcuts, you'll get that out of a half sheet though. Personally I'd say get the sheet (but shop around) and keep the offcuts for future projects.

 

[Trevanion]

Does anyone know of a supplier in the West Midlands/Staffordshire/Cheshire area that might sell me some offcuts?

Try calling some local joinery/kitchen companies and ask if they've got some offcuts they could sell you.

 

[Dabbler]

Richard Potter Timber in Nantwich sell part sheets of birch ply, 1220mm x 610mm, thickness 4mm to 18mm .

 

[Jacob]

There have been cut to size and off-cut sellers on Ebay . Not cheap but cheaper than buying a whole board.

 

[will1983]

Thanks All,

I always forget Richard Potters, I didn't know they did part sheets so will give them a call.
I emailed a couple of local cabinetry workshops but no response as yet.

Thanks again
Will

 

[pollys13]

There have been cut to size and off-cut sellers on Ebay . Not cheap but cheaper than buying a whole board.

Yes I got a couple of decent 2x 4 foot sheets at a knock down price. That Gumtree seller, might be worth checking out.

 

[will1983]

All sorted, I got a full sheet from Travis Perkins, £55 and they cut it down for me so I could get it home.

 

[transatlantic]

All sorted, I got a full sheet from Travis Perkins, £55 and they cut it down for me so I could get it home.

You got 18mm Baltic Birch 8x4' for £55 from TP? :O

 

[sammy.se]

Comes up at £90 inc for me:
https://www.travisperkins.co.uk/Birch-P ... m/p/405017

 

[will1983]

I just rang the sales manager in my local branch and had a chat. Maybe try that rather than use the web price.

 

[sammy.se]

Interesting!!!

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[Fergal]

I emailed a couple of local cabinetry workshops but no response as yet.

When on the scrounge, I always find it's better to go to the place in question and ask somebody on a break if they'll let you rummage through their skip. Much more effective than phoning or emailing.