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    Default Plywood for boat building... Q's

    So the price of birch plywood is insane and I bought what seems to be a deal on Amazon.ca. It said Midwest 12" x 24" x 1/32" ply - 6 pieces - $26.00 Cdn. Usually a single sheet is $20 + tax. Maybe it was a misprint?

    Is Midwest ply birch any good? What are good quality ply manufacturers?

    Where are people buying from? In Canada?

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    Pretty sure Midwest have been making plywood for a long time for the plane guys. Any I have seen looked like good quality stuff.
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    Thanks you for your input.
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    Midwest is not a manuf. of birch ply. The ply is imported from Europe by the suppliers. Aircraft Spruce also sells ply.
    Last edited by ken webb; 01-24-2022 at 10:49 AM.

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    But, back in the day, Midwest was about the best at the hobby stores.
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    Not seeing that deal Ray - I see 'one' sheet for $46...
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    When I started in boat hobby, Sig was the seller to get wood from. That's back in the 70"s.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Reesor@work View Post
    Not seeing that deal Ray - I see 'one' sheet for $46...
    I know. once I bought it then it was gone. It's on it's way here now. Must have been the last batch they had. I hope I actually get 6 sheets, lol..

    Where do you get plywood if you aren't using all composites now?

    Screenshot 2022-01-26 at 14-39-25 Your Orders.jpg

    This says more is available https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 but it's $32.xx now.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ken webb View Post
    Midwest is not a manuf. of birch ply. The ply is imported from Europe by the suppliers. Aircraft Spruce also sells ply.
    Would the Spruce be what is determined as 'aircraft grade' and not really suitable for our boat building needs?? I don't want to but some wood that's unsuitable for skinning boats.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ray schrauwen View Post
    I know. once I bought it then it was gone. It's on it's way here now. Must have been the last batch they had. I hope I actually get 6 sheets, lol..

    Where do you get plywood if you aren't using all composites now?

    Screenshot 2022-01-26 at 14-39-25 Your Orders.jpg

    This says more is available https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 but it's $32.xx now.
    I buy most all of my building materials through Aircraft Spruce Canada:

    https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catal...ges/canada.php
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    The ply from Aircraft Spuce is a/c grade wood.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Reesor@work View Post
    I buy most all of my building materials through Aircraft Spruce Canada:

    https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catal...ges/canada.php
    No kidding, awesome! I didn't know they were in Brantford. Thank you. :)

    Found the sheet size finally. 4' x 4'. Nice!
    Last edited by ray schrauwen; 01-27-2022 at 02:59 PM.
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    https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catal...ges/canada.php

    Aircraft Spruce Canada

    I am looking for 1/8" X 1/8" X 36" or 48" Spruce

    This place carriers 1/8" X any size you can think of except 1/8"

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    Have you tried National Balsa? They show it in stock but shipping is costly.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ken webb View Post
    Have you tried National Balsa? They show it in stock but shipping is costly.
    Min. order is $25. I put in an order for $26.( 15 pieces - 1/8" X 1/8" x 48" spruce)
    And they want $42. for shipping

    That is $68. USD witch will cost me $88. CAN.

    I don't think so.

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    Like I said, shippiing is costly. I no longer buy from them. Graves RC Hobbies in Orlando Fl show 48" 1/8 x1/8 in stock. $1.59 ea I think.

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    Understood however, Larry and I could drive to Brantford for less than shipping charges... Well, until gas goes nuts soon...
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    Great hobbies in Oshawa has lots of 1/8 x 48 spruce sticks, a buck and change each. They have quite a few stores around the GTA.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jaike5 View Post
    Great hobbies in Oshawa has lots of 1/8 x 48 spruce sticks, a buck and change each. They have quite a few stores around the GTA.
    J.
    They have NO Spruce just Basswood.
    Oshawa only has One piece of 48" Basswood
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    Try Balsa USA. Ply and basswood sticks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ken webb View Post
    Try Balsa USA. Ply and basswood sticks.
    Ken this place wants $150.00 for shipping.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TRUCKPULL View Post
    Ken this place wants $150.00 for shipping.
    Bummer !!

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    I guess these companies don't want to sell anything.

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    So after I received my single sheet of ply I took a picture and showed it to Amazon. All I said was I only received one and the listing said six, "was I mislead?" and they gave me my $$ back. Wow.... I didn't expect that.

    Kinda feel bad about it but not for Amazon.
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    I just ordered some of this... Seems like reasonable price to me... shipping i think was $40 from canada to me...
    https://www.modelaviationproducts.co...d--lite-ply/18
    Should be here next week... Will report...

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    Check out Noah's: http://www.noahsmarine.com/50_5-x-10...lywood_fi.html

    Big pieces, but maybe group buys?...

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