Baltic Birch Plywood Sheets
$38.00 – $275.00
Baltic Birch Plywood
Size: 5′ x 5′ & 4′ x 8′
Thickness: 1/8″, 1/4″, 3/8″, 1/2″, 5/8″ & 3/4″
Grades: B/BB & BB/BB
Unfinished
Baltic Birch Plywood Sheets are not a specific species of birch, but is a general designation of plywood from Russia and nearby Baltic states (such as Finland). As with any natural wood product, quality can be variable. However, Baltic Birch plywood is generally regarded as being of higher quality than standard birch plywood.
In a nutshell, Baltic Birch plywood is made entirely from birch plies, with no softwood or filler plies in the center. Furthermore, the plies themselves tend to be much thinner, allowing for more plies for a given thickness, and greater stiffness and stability.
Baltic Birch Plywood Sheets Stocked
| Face | Backing | Core | Sides | |
| 1/8 in | B | BB | Veneer | 2 |
| 1/4 in | B | BB | Veneer | 2 |
| 3/8 in | BB | BB | Veneer | 2 |
| 1/2 in | B | BB | Veneer | 2 |
| 5/8 in | B | BB | Veneer | 2 |
| 3/4 in | B | BB | Veneer | 2 |
These sheets are also available in BB/BB Grades and we do stock some BB/CP Grade in a variety in thicknesses.
Need a Special Order!
If you need sizes or grades of Baltic Birch Plywood that we don’t stock contact us a call we can provide what your looking for!
Baltic Birch Project Packs
12″ x 12″ & 20″ x 30″
AA-Grade Face
Highest quality veneer you can specify in any particular species. The veneer will be smooth, tight cut, and full length and free of any visible defects or abnormalities.
A-Grade Face
An “A” face on hardwood plywood should be matched for both grain and color. All veneer splices should be book-matched for a visually pleasing appearance. There should not be any abrupt changes in color or grain between the splices. An “A” face will not permit sound knots, repaired knots or rough-cut veneer. An A face may allow slight mineral streak and/or vine marks. The number of defects such as pin knots or small burls varies according to the specie of veneer. This is the best face grade on plywood normally stocked and is often used for upper-end cabinetry, architectural millwork, and quality furniture.
B-Grade Face
A “B” face on hardwood plywood should be matched for a pleasing color, but not necessarily for grain. “B” grade faces are generally very similar to “A” faces, but do allow some sound or repaired knots and some slight rough cut veneer. “B” grade faces will also allow slight mineral streak and vine marks.
C-Grade Face
A “C” face on hardwood plywood allows for unlimited pin knots and small burls. A “C” face can also contain repaired knots and sound knots. The “C” grade will also allow unlimited mineral and vine marks. A “C” face should be a sound smooth face. A “C” face is used primarily on paint grade type panels, in lower-end case work, and for cabinet interiors in upper-end cabinetry.
1 Back
Can contain up to 16 sound tight knots not exceeding 3/8” in diameter. Allowed to contain unlimited mineral streaks. A “1” back will not contain any repaired knots.
2 Back
Can contain up to 16 sound tight knots not exceeding ¾” in diameter. A “2” back can also contain repaired knots, rough cut veneer, and unlimited mineral streak.
3 and 4 Back
This is generally referred to as a reject back. A “4” back is to be used in concealed areas where appearance is of no concern. The “4” back is most commonly used on 1/4” plywood. However, it may also be used on thicker panels when the back will.
PARTICLEBOARD
Particleboard is an engineered wood product manufactured from wood chips and a resin. Particleboard is a type of composite panel but it is made up of larger pieces of wood rather than fiber bundles as used in MDF. Particleboard also provides a smooth surface but does not have the strength of veneer core plywood. Because of the coarse nature of the particles, the edges must be treated in some fashion in the finished product. Typical PBC will have low levels of urea formaldehyde (CARB P2 compliant) but can be sourced with no added urea formaldehyde options as a core in decorative hardwood plywood construction.
VENEER CORE
Veneer core is constructed with one or more layers of relatively thick veneers peeled from abundantly available species. These veneer layers (or plies) are laid up and balanced in alternating cross bands for stability and strength. Any decorative thin face of a wood species can be applied to the front and back of the panel. Compared to MDF and particleboard cores, veneer core offers strength, weight and screw-holding advantages.
MDF CORE
Medium Density Fiberboard is an engineered wood product made from wood fiber bundles and resin. MDF provides a smooth surface, but like particleboard it is denser and heavier than veneer core. Typical MDF will have low levels of urea formaldehyde (CARB P2 compliant), but can be sourced with no added urea formaldehyde options as a core in decorative hardwood plywood construction or separately as a raw panel.
Pro-CORE
Pro Core utilizes veneer inner plies in all but those adjacent to the face and back. The outer plies are made of thin MDF to provide the panel with the smooth surface characteristics of MDF and particleboard but with less weight and improved strength.
To learn more about plywood please visit our friends at Wood-Database who have put together an informative description.
Additional Information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Size | 5' x 5', 4' x 8' |
| Thickness | 1/8" (3mm), 1/4" (6mm), 3/8" (9mm), 1/2" (12mm), 5/8" (15mm), 3/4" (18mm) |
| Grade | B/BB, BB/BB |
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Shipping Info
All stocked items typically ship within 2-3 business days after purchase. Multiple purchases can be combined for lower shipping rates. Please contact Cherokee Wood Products for shipping quotes to AK, HA & Canada. Additional charges apply for shipping to PO Boxes & APO/FPO/DPO. Please contact Cherokee Wood Products for more details. We reserve the right to change shipping carriers to provide you the lowest shipping rate available. You may provide your own carrier. For over sized loads and large quantities please contact Cherokee Wood Products Customer Service for the most accurate shipping rate. Contact Us
Hardwood & Dimensional Lumber
• 20bf or less will be shipped at a max length of 46". If you need longer lengths an additional $25.00 fee will apply. • 20bf or more can be shipped at a maximum length of 94".
Following UPS guidelines we can ship up to 150lbs per package with outside dimensions equal or less than: Length (in) + 2x Width (in) + 2x Height (in) = less than 130" • For orders that exceed the above can be shipped in multiple packages for small volumes or can shipped via Freight carrier contact us for freight shipping quote & volume discounts.Hardwood & MDF Mouldings
• Following UPS guidelines we can ship up to 150lbs per package with outside dimensions equal or less than 95″ x 8″ x 8″. Orders under 300ft will be shipped in multiple packages. • For orders of 300ft or more they can be shipped Freight in your choice of 8′ or 16′ lengths contact us for freight shipping quote & volume discountsPlywood
Following UPS guidelines we can ship up to 150lbs per package with outside dimensions equal or less than: Length (in) + 2x Width (in) + 2x Height (in) = less than 130"We can cut down sheets to meet the above guidelines to the sizes of your choice. Please place cut sizes in order notes, we will contact you to confirm your order. • For orders that exceed the above can be shipped in multiple packages for small volumes or can shipped via Freight carrier contact us for freight shipping quote & volume discounts.
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