Mabel H. Posted August 10, 2018 Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 Does anyone know a good source for Baltic birch plywood at a reasonable price. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted August 10, 2018 Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 Depending on size, I think there are many great deals on either Amazon or eBay. I would also check with Steve Good. He has a source that he swears by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredfret Posted August 10, 2018 Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 Menards has it in 4x8 sheets. I've never used theirs as I buy from a wholesaler that sells to the public. Many scrollsaw pattern sellers also sell BB but the shipping can be expensive. fredfret OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry1939 Posted August 10, 2018 Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 I have always been happy with this company. http://www.sloanswoodshop.com/default.htm Unless it's for a backer, I only order "Good Both Sides". For the number of hours spent on a fret piece, I consider the extra cost very reasonable to have 2 sides to choose from. jerry Scrolling Steve and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted August 10, 2018 Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 (edited) I buy mine local in the 60 x 60 inch square size.. I have them cut it into 3rds so it's easier handling on my small table saw.. They do it for free if it takes them less than 5 minutes.. I've always read that the 4 x 8 sheets is not real BB just birch plywood.... There use to be a website where you could find local distributors of lumber and plywood etc.. Can't think of the name of it now Edited to add: I just realized you're from west Michigan.. Not sure how close to Charlotte you are but I buy most my supplies from LL Johnson lumber out of Charlotte Mi.. They have a yearly " Wood Expo " where they run sales on lumber and plywood's etc.. and have demonstrations, tool sales etc.. I try to by my years worth of supplies during this expo.. And.. it just so happens to be coming up in September.. I don't know the dates off the top of my head but.. you can google them for their web site and they should have something on there about it.. Usually first part of Sept. Last year the 1/8" BB ply in the 60 x 60 size was like $12 a sheet normally runs about $15.00 I think.. Expo is Sept. 7-8 http://www.theworkbench.com/expo.php Edited August 10, 2018 by kmmcrafts OCtoolguy and New Guy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted August 10, 2018 Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 I'd suggest checking local lumber yards, cabinet shops. I can buy it locally from a unfinished furniture store, several lumber yards. Where I live it is always in 5' x 5' sheets. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted August 11, 2018 Report Share Posted August 11, 2018 If you are unable to find a source for BB Birch where you live, I also would suggest Sloans woodshop as mentioned by Jerry. They have good quality wood and are fast with their shipping and very honest people to deal with Dick heppnerguy OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted August 11, 2018 Report Share Posted August 11, 2018 According to their website Menards does sell 4x8 sheets of Baltic Birch but only in 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4. 98% of the time I use Baltic Birch it is 1/8 which is only sold in 5x5 sheets. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted August 11, 2018 Report Share Posted August 11, 2018 (edited) do a search on www.woodfinder.com Edited August 11, 2018 by daveww1 wrong website OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edward Posted August 11, 2018 Report Share Posted August 11, 2018 I get my BB from Michaels they have 12x24 sheets, and when they have coupons in the paper for 40% off that's when I buy them.. Just my opinion. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson142 Posted August 11, 2018 Report Share Posted August 11, 2018 ocoochhardwoods.com woodworkerssource.com heritagewood.com Amazon.com I've used Amazon and Ocooch with good results. Woodworkers source lets you choose your sizes cut from 60" x 60" sheets or precut individual sizes. I've also used the local big box stores with fair results. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted August 11, 2018 Report Share Posted August 11, 2018 As Jerry stated , Sloans Workshop, has a good price and reasonable shipping ! OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 This month Rockler has it on sale for 50% off on the 60 inch pieces. Just a thought for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodmaster1 Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 On 8/10/2018 at 4:41 PM, kmmcrafts said: I buy mine local in the 60 x 60 inch square size.. I have them cut it into 3rds so it's easier handling on my small table saw.. They do it for free if it takes them less than 5 minutes.. I've always read that the 4 x 8 sheets is not real BB just birch plywood.... There use to be a website where you could find local distributors of lumber and plywood etc.. Can't think of the name of it now Edited to add: I just realized you're from west Michigan.. Not sure how close to Charlotte you are but I buy most my supplies from LL Johnson lumber out of Charlotte Mi.. They have a yearly " Wood Expo " where they run sales on lumber and plywood's etc.. and have demonstrations, tool sales etc.. I try to by my years worth of supplies during this expo.. And.. it just so happens to be coming up in September.. I don't know the dates off the top of my head but.. you can google them for their web site and they should have something on there about it.. Usually first part of Sept. Last year the 1/8" BB ply in the 60 x 60 size was like $12 a sheet normally runs about $15.00 I think.. Expo is Sept. 7-8 http://www.theworkbench.com/expo.php Kevin that is where I am going to buy my Baltic birch, so don't buy it all. I have been going there the last five years and have enjoyed it. I have gotten some great deals on machinery as well as wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 14 minutes ago, Woodmaster1 said: Kevin that is where I am going to buy my Baltic birch, so don't buy it all. I have been going there the last five years and have enjoyed it. I have gotten some great deals on machinery as well as wood. LOL, I actually won't be buying much if any BB this year.. because I bought a lot of it last year and haven't used nearly what I thought I would.. But stay away from the Cherry lumber..LOL no they'll have plenty.. They should anyway.. They have a work crew that runs 24-7 365 days a year.. They use to have a mill there but that's been gone for quite a few years now.. they just contract it from other mills.. and they have a crew that just loads and unloads trucks of lumber pretty much 24-7.. They have a crew that just runs a planner and an edger 24-7.. That place turns out a lot of lumber.. every year.. place runs pretty much 24-7 365 days.. holidays and all.. LOL.. They have a store in South Bend IN.. have you been to it? Use to have several other stores but now they just have the two.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 I use to have a lumber yard like that which was my go to source for all woods exotic to BB. They had a fire 2 years ago and never brought it back. I miss that place. I have found another not that much further from them so that is now my go to place. But what little BB I use I did get from Amazon and was excellent quality. Price wise I never did shop it around so can not comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodmaster1 Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 6 hours ago, kmmcrafts said: LOL, I actually won't be buying much if any BB this year.. because I bought a lot of it last year and haven't used nearly what I thought I would.. But stay away from the Cherry lumber..LOL no they'll have plenty.. They should anyway.. They have a work crew that runs 24-7 365 days a year.. They use to have a mill there but that's been gone for quite a few years now.. they just contract it from other mills.. and they have a crew that just loads and unloads trucks of lumber pretty much 24-7.. They have a crew that just runs a planner and an edger 24-7.. That place turns out a lot of lumber.. every year.. place runs pretty much 24-7 365 days.. holidays and all.. LOL.. They have a store in South Bend IN.. have you been to it? Use to have several other stores but now they just have the two.. The store in Charlotte is easier to get to. I just jump on I69 in less than 90 minutes I am there. South Bend store is about the same distance just not as easy a drive. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agentC Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 I dont know what part of west michigan you are in but there is a woodcraft store in grand rapids. I would assume they sell BB plywood. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 I've been to the one in GR but it's been probably 8-10 years ago.. While it's a nice store I really wasn't impressed with the wood selection they had etc.. at that time.. May have changed now since the LL Johnson work bench closed up.. I believe the work bench in GR was on Burton St? Only time I was in there was during a store closing.. didn't even know it was there.. But then I don't get up toward GR all that much.. about 2 times the distance as Charlotte... OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 3 hours ago, Woodmaster1 said: The store in Charlotte is easier to get to. I just jump on I69 in less than 90 minutes I am there. South Bend store is about the same distance just not as easy a drive. Okay I see.. I was going to say.. they normally run a wood expo sale there as well.. It's usually a week or so before the Charlotte one.. as they bring the left overs to the Charlotte one so you'd get first picks there, LOL... Maybe they no longer do that at the SB store.. I don't know.. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agentC Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 1 hour ago, kmmcrafts said: I've been to the one in GR but it's been probably 8-10 years ago.. While it's a nice store I really wasn't impressed with the wood selection they had etc.. at that time.. May have changed now since the LL Johnson work bench closed up.. I believe the work bench in GR was on Burton St? Only time I was in there was during a store closing.. didn't even know it was there.. But then I don't get up toward GR all that much.. about 2 times the distance as Charlotte... I wish I could help more but it has been a few years since I've been to woodcraft as well. Ive been thinking about stopping by now that I have a reason to for scrolling! Johnsons workbench was on Burton St and I do miss it. Especially since it was only a few blocks from my house. Now its just an empty lot unfortunately. Ill try and make some time to head out to woodcraft and will report back if it helps. OCtoolguy and kmmcrafts 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 2 hours ago, agentC said: I wish I could help more but it has been a few years since I've been to woodcraft as well. Ive been thinking about stopping by now that I have a reason to for scrolling! Johnsons workbench was on Burton St and I do miss it. Especially since it was only a few blocks from my house. Now its just an empty lot unfortunately. Ill try and make some time to head out to woodcraft and will report back if it helps. You can go to the Woodcraft website and it should tell you if your local store carries it and the price. Be warned they are not cheap. Locally I get a 5'x5' (25 square feet) piece of 1/8" Baltic Birch for $20. Woodcraft near me sells a 2.5 square foot piece for $6.50. If my math is correct that would be $65.00 for 25 square feet. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 26 minutes ago, NC Scroller said: You can go to the Woodcraft website and it should tell you if your local store carries it and the price. Be warned they are not cheap. Locally I get a 5'x5' (25 square feet) piece of 1/8" Baltic Birch for $20. Woodcraft near me sells a 2.5 square foot piece for $6.50. If my math is correct that would be $65.00 for 25 square feet. That's cheap compared to our woodcraft.. shows it at $8.99.. I just looked at the website where I go and it's $12.75 for a 5 x 5 ft sheet.. If you buy 1-3 sheets. If you get 10+ sheets like I do.. then its $11.05 per sheet.. then wait for the big sale that they do as I mentioned above and they even do much better on the price.. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2woodwrk Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 (edited) I don't have any stores near me so I get mine from this ebay seller They have 1/4 and 1/8 12 " x 12" I use ocoochhardwoods.com for other woods as well Edited August 13, 2018 by new2woodwrk kmmcrafts and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 10 minutes ago, new2woodwrk said: I don't have any stores near me so I get mine from this ebay seller They have 1/4 and 1/8 12 " x 12" I use ocoochhardwoods.com for other woods as well Hey, where ya been? I've missed your postings. I hope it's not TOO hot and humid down there. new2woodwrk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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