Baltic Birch Plywood

[Rolf Brunner]

Hello,
While I have been on the EE forum for some time, I have not posted anything on this forum. I was wondering if any of you might be able to help me.
I have been looking for some 1/16" (Baltic) Birch plywood. It seems that it is pretty easy to find 1/8" but not the thinner kind.
If you would be able to tell me where I can find that, or something that looks like that I would really appreciate it if you could let me know.
I just thought of something else. What is the difference between Baltic Birch and Finnish Birch plywood?
Thank you so much for your help
Rolf

[Jamie Buxton]

... What is the difference between Baltic Birch and Finnish Birch plywood?..

Country of origin. Well, the classic Baltic Birch is 5'x5', and Finn ply is usually 4'x8'. You may also encounter Latvian Birch ply, which is also 4'x8'. All of them are all-birch. They all have lots of plies -- 9 for half-inch (12 mm).

Anderson International, in Los Angeles, carries very thin Baltic Birch. http://www.aitwood.com/StoreFront.Asp?WoodType=THIN-BIRCH&CATID=10&Section=ULTRATHIN&wDesc=Ultra

[Joe Kaufman]

ANDERSON INTERNATIONAL TRADING INCORPORATED
Anaheim, CA

http://www.aitwood.com/images/pdf/DrumShells.pdf

Ultra Thin Plywood is included on this price sheet for the manufacturing of congas. This plywood is of the
highest quality and is used extensively in making the highest quality congas on the market. It is 100% birch,
manufactured in Finland with phenolic exterior marine grade glue and clear faces and backs that ready for
staining. Of course it is California CARB II compliant when it comes to emissions. Minimum order, half sheet.
PANEL SQ. FT PRICE PER
PART # THICKNESS PLY SIZE PRICE BOARD
046161XB 0.4MM (1/64”) 3 61” X 61” $3.30 $85.28
086161XB 0.8MM (1/32”) 3 61” X 61” $1.85 $47.80
156161XB 1.5MM (1/16”) 3 61” X 61” $2.15 $55.56
26161XB 2.0MM (3/64”) 3 61” X 61” $2.85 $73.65
256161XB 2.5MM (3/32”) 5 61” X 61” $3.40 $87.86
36161XB 3.0MM (1/8”) 5 61” X 61” $3.75 $96.90
46161XB 4.0MM (5/32”) 7 61” X 61” $4.45 $114.99
The panel described below is regular Baltic Birch, 3mm thick (nominal 1/8”) in an economical 3 ply
construction also used extensively in making quality congas. Clear on one face only, back allows tight patches.
1/860606BUBBIB 3.0 MM (1/8”) 3 60” x 60” $0.82 $17.50

[Joe Kaufman]

Anderson International - web site

http://www.aitwood.com/