Source for Blockboard

[Manny]

I'm looking for a merchant selling 25mm blockboard in south London, any recommendations?

Thanks

John

 

[jasonB]

It's getting hard to find now, but my local supplier in Croydon do it. They can usually deliver next day and I have always found their service very good.

http://www.richardrussell.co.uk/view_stock.cfm?sec=2

Jason

 

[Chris Knight]

Jason,

I live close to Croydon - do Richard Russell have a minimum order quantity? It's not that clear from their site

 

[Manny]

Thanks Jason - Croydon's not too far from me.

John

 

[Manny]

Sorry didn't mean to post twice

I'm so out of touch with whats what these days, could someone enlighten this grasshopper - what is "Oriented Strand Board" and what's it good for.

To be honest I haven't bought any quality sheet material for years and from what I've read from previous posts baltic birch would be ok for the carcase of a painted bookcase - is this the case?

John

 

[jasonB]

I'm in Warlingham and they don't charge anything for delivery but I try to order at least 5 boards at a time, but I have suggested them to others who only wanted one board. You will have to pay the loose sheet rate which obviously covers the delivery & admin costs.

Oriented strand board / OSD / Sterlin Board is made up of flakes of timber pressed into a board, the surface is quite rough so it is only used for things like roof decks, sheathing under timber siding etc, definatly not paint quality.

Birch ply is a bit pricy but will give a good finish with a bit of work, you could also try MDF which give s a better paint finish and does not need to have the cut edges lipped.

Jason

 

[Manny]

Thanks Jason

I'm not a great fan of mdf and I know the client won't go for it but thanks for the suggestion.

John

 

[tim]

John,

The last time I was in a 'TimberCenter' they had blockboard on offer - it was a few months ago and I didn't see the price but I think they are nationwide now so maybe there is one near you.

Jason - on another tack - Birch Ply - are you able to get hold of better than B/B? If so can you let me know your supplier please - I basically want to leave it clear finished in some cabinets and I'm not sure B/B is good enough.

Cheers

Tim

 

[jasonB]

My usual supplier (see link above) only lists BB but give them a call, they can get other qualities in if they are available. I have always found them very helpful.

Jason