PLYWOOD – BIRCH

Botanical Name: Betula Alleghaniensis
Common Names: American birch, Quebec birch, Hard birch, Silver birch, and Swamp birch
Sources: Grows in Canada and eastern United States.
Appearance: Straight grained with a fine even texture. Reddish brown heartwood and light-yellow sapwood.
Physical Properties: Heavy, hard, strong, and stiff. High shock resistance, bending and crushing strengths. Steam-bends very well. Has low dimensional stability and decay resistance.
Working Properties: Machines well but is somewhat difficult to work with hand tools. Pre-drilling required for screwing or nailing. Glues, stains and finishes well.
Uses: Excellent turning properties – used for spools, bobbins, shuttles, dowels, bowls, etc. Highly valued for plywood, paneling, furniture, and cabinetry. Other uses boxes, baskets, woodenware, cooperage, flooring, interior finish, doors, fixtures, and musical instruments.Click to view the Columbia Formaldehyde and Wood Dust MSDS Sheet
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In Stock

Domestic Product

Thickness	Size	Grade	Cut	Core
1/8″	4′ x 8′	A4	Plain Sliced White	Veneer
1/4″	4′ x 8′	A4	Plain Sliced White	MDF Core
1/4″	4′ x 8′	C3	WPF Shop	MDF Core
1/2″	4′ x 8′	A1	WPF White	Veneer
1/2″	4′ x 8′	C3	WPF Shop	Veneer
5/8″	4′ x 8′	C3	WPF Shop	Veneer
3/4″	4′ x 8′	A1	WPF Natural	Veneer
3/4″	4′ x 8′	A1	WPF White	Classic Core
3/4″	4′ x 8′	C3	WPF Shop	Veneer
3/4″	4′ x 10′	C3	WPF Shop	Veneer
1 1/8″	4′ x 8′	C3	WPF Shop	Veneer

Imported Product

Thickness	Size	Grade	Cut	Core
1/2″	4′ x 8′	AB	WPF White 12mm	Veneer
1/2″	4′ x 8′	AB	WPF White 12mm UV2S	Veneer
3/4″	4′ x 8′	AB	WPF Red	Veneer
3/4″	4′ x 8′	AB	WPF White 18mm	Veneer
3/4″	4′ x 8′	AB	WPF White 18mm UV2S	Veneer