Written by Scott Legros
Two sheets of plywood can look identical and differ by $40 a panel. The grade letter is what separates them. Quick answer: Plywood grades run from A to D, with A the highest quality and D the lowest. Softwood plywood uses two letters (face + back), so AB means an A-grade face and a B-grade
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Written by Scott Legros
You’re standing in front of two stacks of plywood and the price difference is significant. One is labeled hardwood, one is softwood, and neither tag tells you much about which one actually fits your project. The difference comes down to the tree each panel is made from, and that single factor determines everything else: how
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Written by fruition
You tried to bend standard plywood around a curved cabinet frame and it split straight through. That’s not a technique problem. It’s a material problem. Bendy plywood is a specialty panel engineered specifically for curves. It bends without cracking, holds its shape once installed, and comes in configurations suited to everything from a gently curved
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Written by fruition
Standing in the lumber yard trying to decide between prefinished and unfinished plywood? The choice comes down to three things: your timeline, your budget, and whether you need a custom finish. Prefinished plywood costs more upfront but arrives ready to install with factory-applied finishes. Unfinished plywood is cheaper but requires you to sand, stain, and
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Written by Scott Legros
Plywood is an engineered wood that is a staple in many home building projects because of its strength and low cost. Understanding the different grades of plywood is critical to choosing the best material for the task. Read More: Choosing The Right Plywood For Your Project Grades of Plywood: Softwood In the case of softwood
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Written by Scott Legros
Hardwood plywood is manufactured by gluing together multiple layers of wood. The face and back veneer are made out of hardwood, which comes from deciduous trees like birch, oak, mahogany, maple, teak, and beech. Depending on the manufacturer and type of plywood, the core can be made from any type of material, including softwood, hardwood,
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Written by Scott Legros
Rough or unfinished edges are not the most sought after look when building furniture or cabinet. But, when using plywood or particle board, it is common to have edges where the grain and finish do not match the other sides. Sometimes, those raw edges aren’t a problem — they’re destined to be hidden as a
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Written by Scott Legros
Italian Bending Poplar, also known as “wiggle wood” and “wacky wood,” is a bending plywood used for curved furniture. It’s durability comes from the way the hardwood veneers are combined; since all the layers run in the same direction, the wood is more bendable and can be applied on a curved radius. Uses for Italian
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Written by Scott Legros
Furniture, cabinetry or boat interiors with a curve are nothing to be intimidated by. This is exactly what bendy plywood is designed for. It can take the shape of almost any curve thanks to its ability to bend in long-grain or cross-grain directions. Bendable Meranti plywood is a type of wood made from several veneers
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Written by Scott Legros
Although many people have heard of MDF, they aren’t sure what it is or how to use it. MDF is medium-density fiberboard that’s an inexpensive and durable option for many carpentry projects. If you aren’t familiar with MDF wood, we’ll take you through what it is, the concerns with MDF wood, and the advantages of
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