Birch ply alternatives
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robgul
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My "timber guru" chum described it as "slightly better than OSB" !!! - not impressed.
I've just made a table with Stretek ply (18mm, poplar faced) - it works well although the "grain" isn't as pronounced as top-grade Birch which is what I really wanted. Robin Clevett on YT has just done some interesting wall-cladding using Stretek - worth a look.
I've just made a table with Stretek ply (18mm, poplar faced) - it works well although the "grain" isn't as pronounced as top-grade Birch which is what I really wanted. Robin Clevett on YT has just done some interesting wall-cladding using Stretek - worth a look.
I have used Chinese Poplar plywood during a camper van conversion. It's very light( the point) and has a fairly good surface, if somewhat bland. I laminated my panels to save buying Vohringer boards. It worked well for that application. It takes a screw well as it's very soft, but it's in no way a substitute for Birch ply. But then, it's not trying to be. If you need to save weight, it's definitely worth a pop.
CNC Creations
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I agree, if you want the beauty of Birch Ply end grain, it has to be Birch Ply. Alternative products are OK, if you want the Birch face, but don't deliver the same "edge appeal" as the real thing.
robgul
Barry Bucknell is my hero
The recent project was a dining table with exposed edges - the Stretek was fine with thin veneers almost the same as good Birch (it's 2 x 18mm laminated together and trimmed/sanded to "lose the join"
