Baltic Birch Plywood Source

[MOONIE]

I checked out our local Michaels and AC Moore stores, today.  Michaels have nothing but ready items.  AC Moore has some 1/8 and 1/4 ply but far more expensive than Sloans.  I'm wary of the stuff the local Lowe's sells.  I can see gaps on the edges, etc. 

[mrsn]

The 1/8" has 3 layers, from both Michael's and Rockler.
The quality from Michael's is as good as or better then from Rockler. No voids or patches at all. Sometimes the back will have a few knots, or swirly grain that is kinda cool

[Keefie]

I dont know how you manage to get it so cheap, I am charged ?25.50 for an 8ft x 4ft sheet - just goes to show how much we get ripped off in the UK !!!

[Al W]

Msrn, check your local Menard's store, if you have one.  I have picked up 4X8 and 4X4 sheets of Baltic Birch plywood there for what I think are very reasonable prices.

Others, such as Home Depot and/or Lowes may also stock this ply. 

Happy cutting.

Al

[newfie]

I dont know how you manage to get it so cheap, I am charged ?25.50 for an 8ft x 4ft sheet - just goes to show how much we get ripped off in the UK !!!

thats
not to bad a price for 4'X8',i pays $32.99+taxes here.

[cdrover(Clyde)]

I'm in the same boat as Todd, I pick up a full sheet 4x8 or oak , maple or birch for about $32.00 at the local hardware store. I usually have a selection of grains to choose from depending on what suits the project. This does me several months. I rip it to size and nothing is wasted. I would still like to try the BB

[newfie]

I'm in the same boat as Todd, I pick up a full sheet 4x8 or oak , maple or birch for about $32.00 at the local hardware store. I usually have a selection of grains to choose from depending on what suits the project. This does me several months. I rip it to size and nothing is wasted. I would still like to try the BB

same here i like to try the BB as will,

[Graywolf]

Katie, would you happen to know where in IL. the ply is made. I live in IL. and I could go there if it isn't too far?

I buy the BB at Home Depot for $15.00 for a 4 X 8 sheet, and they will quarter it for no charge. It seems to work good for me.

Gary

[Judy Hunter]

I thought true baltic birch only came in 5x5 sheets?  Is there a difference?  my 1/4 inch bb has 5 plys.  Is it the same?