hawkeye10 Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 I just called the lumber company that I buy from and how much 3/4" 5 x 5 BB grade ply was. They said $22 and change a sheet. That seems cheap for the good grade of ply. Those that might know do you have any comments that might help me. Merry Christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 That sounds too cheap. Around by me it is around $50. There are different grades and they do come from different countries. Need to look at it. Good luck. Jim Finn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrampaJim Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 $52 for a 5x5 sheet from my local hardwood dealer. Its $27 for 1/4" 5x5. Maybe the guy on the phone read the list wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Sounds cheap .....You need to look at what he is talking about ! tomsteve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrowning Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 I would check it out and see how many footballs are in it. Jim amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 i can't complain ,All my wood i get for free ,just got to look around . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 Don, that does seem to be awfully cheap, for 3/4"BB ply. I would want to see it before I put any money out, it could be seconds. Len tomsteve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 I'm buying 5' x 5' 1/2" Baltic Birch in Fort Worth, TX for $14. I have never priced 3/4". 1/8" I am giving $20. Go figure. dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 Kevin, You are much too old to be dumpster diving. dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 I'm buying 5' x 5' 1/2" Baltic Birch in Fort Worth, TX for $14. I have never priced 3/4". 1/8" I am giving $20. Go figure. dave Dave, that's sickening news to me, I pay almost that much for a piece that is 12"x24". Of course I have to buy it at Michael's, there's no where else to buy it. I could buy it on the net, but by the time I pay duty and taxes it's no cheaper then Michael's. Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye10 Posted December 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 Dave, that's sickening news to me, I pay almost that much for a piece that is 12"x24". Of course I have to buy it at Michael's, there's no where else to buy it. I could buy it on the net, but by the time I pay duty and taxes it's no cheaper then Michael's. Len Len try buying from this place. They give very good service. I had an order that was damaged in shipment and I sent them a picture and they shipped me boards to correct the damage. http://ocoochhardwoods.com/plywood.php Merry Christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye10 Posted December 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 Kevin, You are much too old to be dumpster diving. dave Dave we have to give Kevin credit he hangs in there and does what he has to do to keep scrolling. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 I get my 5'x5'x1/8 BB" plywood for $20 a sheet. 5'x5'x1/4" is about $30. The same place does sell 3/4" for about $60. I think they quoted you the wrong price. Can I ask what you are using 3/4" BB for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronx Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 I just called the lumber company that I buy from and how much 3/4" 5 x 5 BB grade ply was. They said $22 and change a sheet. That seems cheap for the good grade of ply. Those that might know do you have any comments that might help me. Merry Christmas Here in Kennesaw, Ga 1/4 BB is $18 bucks. 1/2 is $20 bucks, and 3/4 is 34 bucks all 5x5 sheets peachstatelumber.com 770-428-3622 Toll Free 866-696-2901 These folks at Peach State lumber are super nice and love helping people. They will be glad to answer any question you may have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 Here in Kennesaw, Ga 1/4 BB is $18 bucks. 1/2 is $20 bucks, and 3/4 is 34 bucks all 5x5 sheets peachstatelumber.com 770-428-3622 Toll Free 866-696-2901 These folks at Peach State lumber are super nice and love helping people. They will be glad to answer any question you may have. I buy most of my wood from PeachState in Kennesaw. Just wish they would carry 1/8" bb; I have to drive to Cleveland, GA every couple of years to stock up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye10 Posted December 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 I get my 5'x5'x1/8 BB" plywood for $20 a sheet. 5'x5'x1/4" is about $30. The same place does sell 3/4" for about $60. I think they quoted you the wrong price. Can I ask what you are using 3/4" BB for? Scott I was thinking about using it to cut some stand up puzzles. You are paying $60 for 3/4" 5'x5' which is 25 square feet which is $2.40 a square foot. Walnut 13/16" thick cost $5.50 a SF so $2.40 isn't to bad. Merry Christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronx Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 I buy most of my wood from PeachState in Kennesaw. Just wish they would carry 1/8" bb; I have to drive to Cleveland, GA every couple of years to stock up. There is a place off of I285 exit 15 South Cobb dr. Go south and take your first right. They are on the right. I can't remember the name of the lumber yard. They sell 1/8 BB 5x5 sheets. Very pricey. I think they want like $25 bucks for a sheet. Matter of fact if you call peach state lumber they will tell you the name of that lumber yard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Finn Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 Lubbock TX : BALTIC BIRCH BB 50X60 3MM 1/8†18.00 BB 60X60 6MM 1/4†22.50 BB 60X60 9MM 3/8†25.50 BB 60X60 12MM 1/2†27.50 BB 60X60 18MM 3/4†43.25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 There is a place off of I285 exit 15 South Cobb dr. Go south and take your first right. They are on the right. I can't remember the name of the lumber yard. They sell 1/8 BB 5x5 sheets. Very pricey. I think they want like $25 bucks for a sheet. Matter of fact if you call peach state lumber they will tell you the name of that lumber yard. $25 is high for 1/8" BB. I think I paid around $12-15 last time for 1/8 and 1/4. For me Smyrna is same distance as Cleveland. I use 1/4" for Christmas cards and 1/8" for my tray puzzles. See attached Texas Puzzle which is a tray type puzzle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronx Posted December 26, 2016 Report Share Posted December 26, 2016 $25 is high for 1/8" BB. I think I paid around $12-15 last time for 1/8 and 1/4. For me Smyrna is same distance as Cleveland. I use 1/4" for Christmas cards and 1/8" for my tray puzzles. See attached Texas Puzzle which is a tray type puzzle. I agree Smyrna lumber yd is very pricey. I just thought I would give you another option while you was in the Kennesaw area on 1/8 BB. Your Texas puzzle looks awesome. Keep it scrolling and maybe one day i'll run into you at Peach State lumber yard in Kennesaw. Ciao Bronx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted December 27, 2016 Report Share Posted December 27, 2016 I have 3 places near me and the cheapest is $20 a sheet for 1/8" BB. The grade is B/BB. While talking prices many folks are unaware that all Baltic Birch plywood is not the same. While I do not know for a fact I suspect some of the cheaper Baltic Birch being talked about is a lower grade. There is noting wrong with using lower grades Here is an explaination of the grading: GRADING STANDARDSBaltic Birch Plywood is graded with a face and back grade designation:B/BB: Single piece face and back veneer. Face veneers are considered clear and free of defects with a light-uniform color. Back allows 3-6 color matched patches, which are oval in shape and egg sized. Inner cores are solid birch single piece veneers.BB/BB: Single piece face and back. Both face and back veneers allow 3-6 small color-matched patches on average and some light mineral streaks. Tight pin knots may be present. Inner cores are solid single piece veneers.BB/CP: Single piece face and back. The “CP†back veneers are downgraded from “BB†grade veneers, which allow for unlimited patches and sound knots, but does not allow for open defects. Inner cores are solid birch single piece veneers.CP/CP: Single piece face and back. Face and back grade veneers allow unlimited sound knots and repaired splits and unlimited patches. The panel is sound both sides and designed for laminating.C/C: Patches, open knots, and small veneer splits allowed. Veneer lap and small core voids permitted. This panel is not sanded and would be used for structural purposes.SHOP GRADES: Shop panels are offered in the full 60†X 60†format in all of the grades listed above. Panels allow for 1-3 splits on the face veneer along one edge of the panel in lengths no longer than 10†and no wider than ¼â€. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted December 27, 2016 Report Share Posted December 27, 2016 We really do not know what grade people are talking about. Plywood as well as all board lumber is graded. Within those grades is all the fill. what woods were used to infill the plywood. Top quality grade plywood is going to cost in any species. The origination of the plywood will also have an effect on price. I am not a fan of buying any lumber sight unseen. Sometimes you are forced to but you use it as a learning experience too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 I see a few people here from Ga. I'm in Suwanee, Ga. Not to far from you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye10 Posted December 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 We really do not know what grade people are talking about. Plywood as well as all board lumber is graded. Within those grades is all the fill. what woods were used to infill the plywood. Top quality grade plywood is going to cost in any species. The origination of the plywood will also have an effect on price. I am not a fan of buying any lumber sight unseen. Sometimes you are forced to but you use it as a learning experience too. John even top grade ply doesn't cost as much as 13/16" walnut. I paid $5.35 a board foot this week for some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill WIlson Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 Yea, but with the walnut, you are paying for appearance. BB ply can't compete with walnut on looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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