Hubby found a sawmill out at Belbroughton near Stourbridge last week and ordered us some fence panels for about half the price of our local retailer. When he told me about this, I trotted over there and had a chat with the mill owner. Although most of his products are pine, his daughter makes theatrical sets. Since these sets have to be moved on stage, they must be as light as possible. For this reason, she uses thin plywood boards. Now, it isn't Baltic Birch Ply, but I thought £11 for a full size 4mm board was worth a punt so I ordered two. After all, B&Q, Focus et al would have charged an awful lot more and the quality would be guaranteed to be iffy. They were delivered (free of charge) yesterday along with the fence panels, and look to be pretty decent quality.
I mention this for two reasons. Firstly, anyone who lives near Belbroughton might want to check out the source for themselves. Secondly, if you are on good terms with a nearby theatre, you might be able to negotiate some of their plywood.
I mention this for two reasons. Firstly, anyone who lives near Belbroughton might want to check out the source for themselves. Secondly, if you are on good terms with a nearby theatre, you might be able to negotiate some of their plywood.