Description
Choose from 6 cutting options labelled from A to F. Please see images to better understand cut difference.
This product has the following attributes
Thickness: 4mm
Face Grade: Front is a B grade, rear is a B grade
Glue Type: Made with an interior glade glue (C-Bond MUF)
Sheet Size: The full sheet size we stock is 1220x2440mm and we can provide this cut down to 600x1220mm, 600x600mm or 600 x400mm. Most sheets will be larger than the size listed. Eg 4 x 610 x 1220mm.
Important:
– As it is a natural product, every piece is unique and will feature different characteristics
– Cross grain cuts may have minor splintered edges due to strong grain of birch
– Some dark veins or dark marks may be visible which are natural parts of this timber product
Q. Is this easy to laser cut?
A. Yes, this laser plywood uses an interior grade glue and cuts beautifully to give a golden brown edge. Always follow instructions provided by your laser cutter manufacturer and always run adequate air extraction when laser cutting any materials. Wait and allow the laser cutter to fully evacuate all fumes before opening the machine.
Q. How are the sheets graded?
A. The manufacturer grades all sheets. Unlike hoop pine, there will be no physical grading stamps on the sheet.
Q. Are the sheets flat?
A. Birch is more prone to bending due to changes in moisture levels, so it can have bend, bow or twist to it. Our stock is kept under what we call “sandwich pallets”, which we built to produce a smooth flat and even pressure to store our plywood and MDF. This stock is kept out of direct sunlight and dry within our factory. Plywood sheets may have some stresses in them which can present as minor twists or waves in the sheet. This is something we can not control, as it can be present direct from the manufacturer. By choosing a smaller sheet size (eg 600x400mm), more of the stresses can be released during the cutting process, resulting in a flatter sheet. Choosing cut options B and D will have the grain running length ways and is more prone to having a twist in the sheet.
Q. How do you package the plywood
A. Our stock is carefully cut and packaged. We use heavy duty custom boxes to send the majority of our products including plywood. Below is 600x400mm and 600x600mm hoop pine orders being packed.
Additional Information:
- The manufacturer grades all sheets. Although very uncommon, A, B and C grades of plywood may still contain minor imperfections such as small veins, or knots.
- As this is a natural timber product, each sheet will be unique in terms of grain pattern and the presence of darker sections from inner layers of the plywood.
- It is recommended to store your plywood sheet with a weight on top of the entire sheet and to store in a dry area out of direct sunlight or varying temperatures.
- Sheet measurements may have a variance of +/- 5mm as we do us a vertical panel saw to cutdown plywood
- Whenever cutting this material make sure you are using proper fume extraction ventilated outdoors with adequate airflow
