Asked by: Dennis Bove
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This high quality A grade Oak Veneer Plywood Sheet (laserply) with a Chinese poplar underside and core is ideal for structural projects requiring a high-quality appearance and finish on the topside and panelling. The veneer on this sheet covers only one side.
Knots or resin within the material can cause scorch marks when used on a laser cutter. These can usually be removed with fine grade wet and dry sandpaper.
Please note:
As wood is a natural product, there is often a crook or bow to the sheet. The natural twist might be in excess of 25mm (see below - Tolerances and Caution).
This product is most suitable for applications where a high quality outside surface is needed where visual aspects on the underside are not critical.
This is a 'Crown Cut' veneer with A grade topside quality.
A wood veneer is not like an artificial surface such as melamine or a laminate. It is cut from the log and therefore has it’s own unique grain, texture, and colour.
There are two different cuts that can be used in veneer production:
- 'Quarter Cut' are cut at 90 degrees, producing the effect of a straight grain.
- 'Crown Cut' are sliced through the log, producing 'Crowns'. This adds more character to the overall finish (as used in this product).
Features:
- High quality A grade Oak Veneer plywood Sheet (laserply).
- Veneer thickness approximately 0.5mm.
- Suitable for use in internal dry conditions as defined in EN 622 parts 1 and 5 and conforms to EN13986.
- CC grade Chinese poplar underside and core.
Please Note:
- Although this is A grade Oak Veneer on the topside, the underside and core is CC grade Chinese poplar. We have used the product on our laser cutter successfully. You can see the results in the photos of this product below. The image on the left was cut from the front, the image on the right was cut from the back. You can see cutting from the front leaves slightly more of a burnt edge.
Laser cutter examples:
Contents:
- 1 x 3.6mm Oak Veneer Plywood (laserply), 600mm x 400mm Sheet.
Dimensions:
- Length: 600mm.
- Width: 400mm.
- Height: 3.6mm.
- Veneer thickness (approximately): 0.5mm.
Tolerances:
There are no specified tolerances for this product but we would recommend +/-20% as a guideline. This means a 3.6mm Oak plywood sheet could be between 2.88mm and 4.32mm in thickness.
Caution:
- As wood is a natural product there is often a bow or crook to plywood, and in some cases a twist. We have measured in excess of 25mm rise between the flat centre of the plywood and the corner. These twists are completely normal and add to the natural character of the plywood. If you are using this product on a laser cutter; these sheets should be strapped/taped to the laser bed before cutting.
Video:
Example of unfaced side:
Note:
- On all Perspex, acrylics, veneers, Styrofoam, polypropylene, plywood, wooden boxes, HIPS and MDF sheet orders (except A4/300mm x 200mm size) there is a flat delivery charge of £6.50 per order (most UK locations).
Same Day Dispatch
- Orders placed online before 3:00pm Monday - Friday (excluding public holidays and our Christmas shutdown period) are always dispatched the same day provided the goods are in stock. If the goods are not in stock we will endeavour to contact you as soon as possible to discuss a dispatch date.
Large Materials
- On all Perspex, acrylics, veneers, Styrofoam, polypropylene, plywood, HIPs, wooden boxes, and MDF sheets (except A4/300mm x 200mm size) a large materials charge applies per order.
- This is £6.95 (£8.34 including VAT) for most UK locations, £12 (£14.40 including VAT) for Northern Ireland and £18.00 (£21.60 including VAT) for UK remote locations.
- For a list of postcodes that will be charged the remote location rate: remote area list.
Rest of the world
- These orders are sent via UPS, and the cost is dependant on the service you choose at checkout. Alternatively you can choose the free collection option and have your own courier collect it from us. International orders can only be shipped to the registered card address. Please note: International orders may be charged import duty dependant on local import laws and duty rates. These charges are usually billed to you directly from UPS.
- Delivery times vary for international orders depending on the service selected and the destination. You can see the delivery time and cost at the shipping stage, or by using the shipping estimator from within the shipping basket.
Collection
- If you would like to collect your order, or use your own courier then there is an option you can select during checkout. We do not charge a packaging or handling fee for this service, and you will receive an email when your order has been processed, you can collect half an hour after receipt of this email.
Further Information
- For information about all of the delivery options we offer see full delivery details.
A selection of articles describing various aspects of working with laser materials.
A selection of articles describing various aspects of working with laser materials.
Q:
can I cut this with a 50w laser cutter?
A:
Hi Dennis,
Thank you for your question, you should be able to cut these sheets on a 50W cutter but the plywood on the back is C grade so you could run into issues with the knots in the sheet.
Thank you for your question, you should be able to cut these sheets on a 50W cutter but the plywood on the back is C grade so you could run into issues with the knots in the sheet.
Answered by: Cullen Lewis
25-Feb-19
Q:
YOU STATE THAT YOU COULD HAVE UP TO 25mm TWIST IN THIS PRODUCT AS IT IS WOOD. THE WHOLE POINT OF PLYWOOD IS TO MAKE IT STRONGER AND STABILISE IT DIMENSIONALLY.
ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT THE VENEER YOU USE. OR THE PRODUCT I AM LOOKING AT WHICH IS 3.6MM OAK VENEERED PLYWOOD?
ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT THE VENEER YOU USE. OR THE PRODUCT I AM LOOKING AT WHICH IS 3.6MM OAK VENEERED PLYWOOD?
Asked by: richard warner
A:
Hi Richard, Due to the nature of the product and the manufacturing process the whole product can sometimes twist or warp slightly. We state we have measured as much as 25mm between the flat centre and raised corner to ensure customers know that the product may not be completely flat. This twisting is related to the moisture content within each ply of the material, as this changes the material will shrink and grow, as the middle layer is in an alternative direction to the top and bottom layer this causes the material to pull slightly and causes the twist.
Answered by: Michael Lockhart
21-Sep-18
Q:
Are any of the wooden plywoods classed as ethically sourced or sustainable sourced? If so is that approved by some third parties?
Asked by: Iggy
A:
Hi Iggy, I have checked with our supplier and they have said they check all products they buy to ensure thing are source in a way that causes little ethical damage. The 3mm & 6mm birch are FSC products, while the higher grade birch (0.8mm, 1.5mm, 2mm & 3mm) and the Poplar plywood range are PEFC. The only 2 products outside of this are the 3.6mm Oak veneered and 2mm Ceiba which unfortunately aren't accredited, this is due to either the process of manufacture or the company producing does not have accreditation.
Answered by: Michael Lockhart
28-Aug-18
Q:
I was just wondering if this oak veneer is a natural finish that I can stain with a wood stain myself? Or is it already stained/finished?
Asked by: Mark Pearson
A:
Hi Mark, This product is unfinished, and just has the unfinished veneer placed onto the plywood. As such you can apply a suitable product to provide a finished coat on the material.
Answered by: Michael Lockhart
07-Mar-17
Q:
How flexible is this material, would it bend over a former approximately 700 mm radius?
Kevin.
Kevin.
Asked by: Kevin Hanson
A:
Hi Kevin, This material isn’t particularly flexible and you would only likely be able to bend this a few mm. A more suitable product would be our flexible birch laser ply, high-quality-flexible-thin-birch-plywood-finland
Answered by: Michael Lockhart
22-Nov-16
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