edward Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 I received my 1/8" Baltic Birch ply from E Bay 20 piece pack 12x12 for $31 plus free shipping, it is really nice wood no blotches and grain looks good also. davidg, OCtoolguy, SCROLLSAW703 and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 Sounds really reasonable. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 Les, if that sounds reasonable, what do you think of this. Free shipping for Prime member. https://www.amazon.com/Artlicious-3mm-Baltic-Plywood-Sheets/dp/B07H3BK5SV/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?crid=27AP2L5MS7VLG&keywords=artlicious+1%2F8"+3mm+-+12x12+baltic+birch+plywood+sheets+-+20+pack&qid=1557443751&s=gateway&sprefix=1%2F8"+baltic+birch+plywood+12x12%2Caps%2C191&sr=8-1-fkmr0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted May 10, 2019 Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 That's a deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianr24 Posted May 10, 2019 Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 20 hours ago, octoolguy said: Les, if that sounds reasonable, what do you think of this. Free shipping for Prime member. https://www.amazon.com/Artlicious-3mm-Baltic-Plywood-Sheets/dp/B07H3BK5SV/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?crid=27AP2L5MS7VLG&keywords=artlicious+1%2F8"+3mm+-+12x12+baltic+birch+plywood+sheets+-+20+pack&qid=1557443751&s=gateway&sprefix=1%2F8"+baltic+birch+plywood+12x12%2Caps%2C191&sr=8-1-fkmr0 If you get that. Go for the 20 sheets at 12x24 for same price. This way if you need it bigger you got it. Or you can cut some 8x 12 and get three out of one . Just a thought OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted May 10, 2019 Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Brianr24 said: If you get that. Go for the 20 sheets at 12x24 for same price. This way if you need it bigger you got it. Or you can cut some 8x 12 and get three out of one . Just a thought Good idea Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted May 10, 2019 Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 I guess that's why I buy 3/16" underlayment for real cheap. 4X8 about $12. I can afford to waste it. Surface looks just like the pricey stuff from Woodcraft. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted May 10, 2019 Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 28 minutes ago, Rockytime said: I guess that's why I buy 3/16" underlayment for real cheap. 4X8 about $12. I can afford to waste it. Surface looks just like the pricey stuff from Woodcraft. Les, I've tried to find that at our H/D store but can't seem to find it. Is there another name for it? I might be blind. Well, there is that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted May 10, 2019 Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 Sometimes it's labeled Birch plywood. (Not Baltic Birch, just Birch ply) Sometimes labeled underlayment. I find mine in the areas where Poplar and Oak is found in various lengths. 1/4" Baltic Birch is 4 or 5 ply. The 3/16" is 3 ply. Even so it cuts nicely, using a #1 Pegas MG blade I found little tear out on back and finishes well. Results for others may vary. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted May 10, 2019 Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 OOPS! I said I bought 4X8' but should have said 2X4'. Old age does that. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted May 10, 2019 Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 50 minutes ago, Rockytime said: OOPS! I said I bought 4X8' but should have said 2X4'. Old age does that. that works out to 8 pieces 12 x 12 for $15. Almost as much as the good stuff. scrollingforsanity 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted May 11, 2019 Report Share Posted May 11, 2019 What I buy is 3/16 not 1/8. Also I can't get a 11X14 out of a 12X12 sheet. There is a lot of waste on 12X12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted May 11, 2019 Report Share Posted May 11, 2019 17 hours ago, octoolguy said: Les, I've tried to find that at our H/D store but can't seem to find it. Is there another name for it? I might be blind. Well, there is that. Underlayment is sometime sold in the flooring department and not in the lumber/plywood section. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted May 11, 2019 Report Share Posted May 11, 2019 2 hours ago, NC Scroller said: Underlayment is sometime sold in the flooring department and not in the lumber/plywood section. I'll take a look there but I sure don't recall seeing it. But, after calculating what Les bought, I don't see the real cost savings over buying a sheet of true B/BB plywood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted May 12, 2019 Report Share Posted May 12, 2019 (edited) It's too bad some of you can't find a local source for the full 60 x 60 inch sheet.. I buy mine this way.. one sheet cost $12.75 for 1/8 inch.. But the more you buy the better the price.. I buy 10 sheets at a time and my cost is $11.05.. per sheet.. 1/4 inch is $16.50 per sheet or $14.30 for 10+ sheets.. I don't use the 1/4 much so I only get a few sheets at a time.. Getting the full sheet allows you to make the blanks any size you want, LOL Edited May 12, 2019 by kmmcrafts OCtoolguy and JTTHECLOCKMAN 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted May 12, 2019 Report Share Posted May 12, 2019 I agree with Kevin on buying full sheets to a point. Just a point to add to that. If you are using alot of it this is the cheapest way for sure and if you can pick and choose, even better. But you need a system to store it if you do not go through it regularly because it will warp and warp it will. Now if you could buy large sheets and cut down to a size you are normally using then it would make it easier to store. I use to do this but have come to realization I do not use much of it so I just started paying a little more and bought what I needed in the sizes I use most. Makes for easy storage flat. I have started making small jigs with this stuff so I may have to rethink this again. But as mentioned there is an option from the big box stores and I have used the so called birch plywood and floor underlayment for things as well. Happy scrolling. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted May 12, 2019 Report Share Posted May 12, 2019 Likewise I get my Baltic Birch in full 5'x5' (60"x60") sheets from a dealer. I typically go through 5 or 6 sheets per year. Though they are not as cheap as where Kevin gets his it is still cheaper then getting pieces off of eBay or other internet sources. They even cut it in half width wise for free so it makes it easier to transport and store. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted May 12, 2019 Report Share Posted May 12, 2019 4 hours ago, JTTHECLOCKMAN said: I agree with Kevin on buying full sheets to a point. Just a point to add to that. If you are using alot of it this is the cheapest way for sure and if you can pick and choose, even better. But you need a system to store it if you do not go through it regularly because it will warp and warp it will. Now if you could buy large sheets and cut down to a size you are normally using then it would make it easier to store. I use to do this but have come to realization I do not use much of it so I just started paying a little more and bought what I needed in the sizes I use most. Makes for easy storage flat. I have started making small jigs with this stuff so I may have to rethink this again. But as mentioned there is an option from the big box stores and I have used the so called birch plywood and floor underlayment for things as well. Happy scrolling. Glad you mentioned that.. as I sometimes forget that I go through more material than most others do... I typically run through 20+ sheets a year.. though I only buy 10 at a time.. because as you say.. you don't want it setting around too long.. I do also chop several sheets down to size.. but also keep a few sheets cut into 3rds. ( 20 x 60 inch ) for those odd jobs I might need a larger piece than what I typically use.. JTTHECLOCKMAN and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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