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	Plywood / Design/Designer Information
		PLYWOOD was invented in the 1850s as a combination of three or more layers of wood.
		Plywood consists of at least three layers or veneers of wood which have been plied together with the grain running crosswise to add strength and resilience.
		Both Breuer and Aalto’s plywood experiments were admired by young US furniture designers, notably Eero Saarinen and Charles Eames: as were the multi-dimensional plywood designs of Gerald Summers, a British designer and manufacturer whose chairs were sold in the US during the late 1930s.
	www.designmuseum.org /design/plywood (1046 words)

	Making plywood scarf and butt joints
		As shown in the sketch, the two plywood panels to be scarf-joined are aligned on the edge of a flat table or a sheet of 3/4" plywood.
		Align the edges of the two plywood panels to be joined, the table or work surface, and the clamping block, so they are precisely parallel.
		Both plywood panels are tapered simultaneously with a hand or power plane, or a disc sander for preliminary rough cutting.
	www.glen-l.com /wood-plywood/scarf-butt.html (698 words)

	The Plywood for Boatbuilding FAQ
		The core of plywood is more important than the face in boating aplications, as a void will collect condensed moisture and rot from the inside out.
		The MDO is impossible to separate from the plywood and is the reason why highway signs last practically forever.
		Years ago as a consultant working in the plywood industry, I watched a lot of plywood being laid up in the glue room, and in general MDO gets at least as much care as marine plywood, sometimes more and even better materials on occasion.
	www.boat-links.com /plyfaq.html (5151 words)

	Plywood- The Original Engineered Wood Product \| APA - The Engineered Wood Association
		Manufactured from thin sheets of cross-laminated veneer and bonded under heat and pressure with strong adhesives, plywood has been one of the most ubiquitous building products for decades.
		Plywood manufactured by APA member mills is available in a wide variety of appearance grades ranging from smooth, natural surfaces suitable for finish work and underlayment to more economical grades used for wall sheathing and subfloors.
		If you're looking for detailed and technical information on plywood, you may wish to jump directly to the plywood section of the Publications Store.
	www.apawood.org /level_b.cfm?content=prd_ply_main (210 words)

	plywood forestry industrial-thaiplywood (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Plywood and layered plywood is the composite plywood product by glue numbers of thin layer plywood together, the most significant part is to align the thorn path perpendicularly for straighten the durability and to reduce the expansion or contraction of the wood surface.
		Interior Plywood, produced with limited high water resistant adhesive, is superior for indoor use or non-moisture place such as interior decorating, indoor furnishing and ceiling.
		Temporary Plywood was produced by non-moisturizing resistant adhesive, which best for temporary use such as crate or outdoor advertising board.
	www.thaiplywood.com /en/product1.php (383 words)

	plywood
		Plywood is usually made of three plies, but five, seven, nine, or even more plies may be used in some situations.
		The thickness of the plywood will be determined later when the sheets are glued and pressed together to a varying thickness of which ¼” to ¾” is the most common.
		Plywood may carry a quality grade, which is indicated with the letters A through C, with A being the highest quality.
	www.bsu.edu /web/trdubois/plywood.html (1332 words)

	Plywood Summary (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Plywood is always made from an odd number of layers or plies (also called veneers) that are usually arranged so that the grain of one layer is at a right angle to the grain of the layer next to it.
		Plywood meant for indoor use generally uses the less expensive phenol formaldehyde glue (which has limited water resistance), while outdoor and marine grade plywood are designed to withstand rot and use a water resistant phenol-resorcinol glue to prevent delamination and retain strength in high humidity.
		Plywood has been made for thousands of years; the earliest known occurrence of plywood was in ancient Egypt around 3500 BC when wooden articles were made from sawn veneers glued together crosswise.
	www.bookrags.com /Plywood (967 words)

	PLYWOOD
		Plywood is constructed by gluing together a number of layers (plies) of wood with the grain direction turned at right angles in each successive layer.
		Plywood is made in thicknesses of 1/8 inch to more than 1 inch, with the common sizes being 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, and 3/4 inch.
		Plywood's main advantage is that by gluing together an odd number of layers of veneer, a material that is lightweight and workable, yet rigid and strong can be obtained.
	www.wisd.net /industrialtechnology/PLYWOOD.htm (1825 words)

	plywood. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
		Plywood is noted for its strength, durability, lightness, rigidity, and resistance to splitting and warping.
		Plywood was made in ancient Egypt and China, and it was first introduced in the United States in 1865.
		The layers in inexpensive plywood are glued together with starch pastes, animal glues, or casein, but those of the strongest plywood are glued with waterproof synthetic resins.
	www.bartleby.com /65/pl/plywood.html (223 words)

	A Guide to Softwood Plywood
		Plywood panels are available for both interior and exterior use, and are easily worked with the same hand and power tools as dimensional lumber.
		For dry-use interior applications, sanded plywood is often the panel of choice where appearance is of primary importance and the product will receive a decorative finish.
		Sanded plywood for interior use can be stained with a semitransparent or opaque stain, painted, or finished with a clear topcoat.
	www.lowes.com /lowes/lkn?action=howTo&p=Build/GdPlWd (1257 words)

	Plywood/Veneer - Floorings.com
		A common reason for using plywood instead of plain wood is because plywood is more stable and because it is less prone to change (shrink, twist or warp) even in rough weather conditions.
		Indoor Plywood generally uses the less expensive phenol-formaldehyde glue (which has limited water resistance), while outdoor and marine grade plywood are designed to withstand rot and use a water resistant phenol-resorcinol glue to prevent delamination and retain strength in high humidity.
		Plywood is often tongue and grooved for flooring applications.
	www.floorings.com /plyven.shtml (215 words)

	EPOXYWORKS
		All plywood is graded based on the quality of the veneers and the size and number of permissible voids and patches.
		While AC exterior plywood could be used on "low cost" boats, filling all the knots and voids may cost more in time and materials than if you had bought better grade plywood.
		With the many types of plywood available, it is important to choose and combine the types and thicknesses of plywood best suited to your project.
	www.westsystem.com /ewmag/18/plywood.html (1531 words)

	Veneernet
		Plywood is composed of a minimum of three layers, the back, the face and the core, and is held together by glue.
		Plywood must be stored in absolutely flat racks on pallets so the sheets do not twist or warp when in storage.
		Plywood is often manufactured in areas of the country that may be very different in terms of temperature and humidity compared to the final installation site.
	www.veneernet.com /plywood.html (959 words)

	Plywood types for stitch and glue kayak building
		Marine plywood is made to certain specifications so it is of predictable quality and as a result, has been adopted by and large as the only 'acceptable' and 'safe' material for stitch and glue kayaks.
		Now, the main thing that entitles plywood to be classified as 'marine' relates to the manufacture under a set of standards, specifically to the quality of the wood as in the number and size of permissible knots and cracks, glue type, moisture content and thickness tolerances of the plys etc...
		Remember, that the sole purpose of the plywood, (like the strips in a strip kayak), is to serve as a solid sandwich core, reinforced on both sides with continuous and water proof skin of epoxy and structural fiberglass.
	www.oneoceankayaks.com /stitchglue/plyshophtm/plytype1.htm (1818 words)

	Plywood Types
		In short, this is a typical veneer core plywood (common plywood) with an MDF surface.
		Veneer Core plywood is made from alternating layers of fir slices (common plywood) with a surface veneer of a finished woodgrain such as oak or maple.
		This is one of the most expensive plywood types to make, and is commonly used for applications where the edges cannot be concealed or need to be routed.
	home.att.net /~waterfront-woods/Articles/Plywood.htm (1236 words)

	Plywood
		Plywood is graded for exterior or interior use depending upon the water resistance of the glue used to stick the plies together.
		Weather boiled proof plywood requires paint or varnish to protect the outer veneer from the elements.
		The surface of this material does not have a decorative veneer and is generally not suitable for use where an attractive quality finish is required.
	www.design-technology.org /plywood.htm (340 words)

	Choosing Between Oriented Strandboard and Plywood - Publications - BM&WT - UMass Amherst
		Plywood is made from thin sheets of veneer that are cross-laminated and glued together with a hot-press.
		Plywood actually gets saturated much faster than osb, but it is not prone to edge swelling and it dries out much more quickly.
		Most plywood panels are overbuilt to cover the statistical range that guarantees each sheet of plywood meets the minimum standard.
	www.umass.edu /bmatwt/publications/articles/osb_vs_plywood.html (2681 words)

	Understanding Cabinet Plywood (Site not responding. Last check: )
		In plywood that was made overseas, some face veneers may be 1/64 in.
		According to the Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association (www.hpva.org), an industry trade group, both MDF- and medium-density particleboard-core plywood show "excellent" flatness and surface uniformity, compared with only "fair" or "good" ratings for veneer-core panels.
		Even though engineered-core plywoods have some advantages over veneer-core panels, some people just don't like the idea that the panels are not made from all natural wood.
	www.taunton.com /finehomebuilding/pages/h00016.asp (906 words)

	Gunnersen -Plywood
		Interior Plywood is intended for use in interior applications, such as wall lining, furniture, door skins and ceiling linings.
		Exterior Plywood is a nonstructural plywood suitable for fully or semi exposed applications, such as hoardings, signs and cladding.
		Structural Plywood is available in grades based on face and back veneer quality ranging from A to D. It is stress graded to a minimum of F11.
	www.gunnersens.com.au /products/plywood.htm (781 words)

	Plywood - Proper Installation & Handling
		This means that on a piece of 4 x 8 plywood, you can experience expansion due to swelling across the 4 foot dimension as well as the 8 foot dimension.
		This means that plywood expands both lengthwise and widthwise when it is subjected to excessive moisture.
		Because of the large profile that plywood presents, it is important to nail the edges securely.
	www.askthebuilder.com /B47_Plywood_-_Proper_Installation_Handling.shtml (774 words)

	Timber Panelling, Exterior Plywood, Marine Plywood - Boral
		This versatile, reliable all purpose plywood is light, strong and waterproof and suitable for use indoors or outdoors in commercial, industrial and residential areas.
		This structural plywood has been manufactured from plantation grown timber and is suitable for 1001 uses.
		Boral EVOLUTION Australian Plywood products are strong, lightweight and easy to work with and suitable for use indoors/outdoors as decorative finish for ceilings and walls, structural or exterior panelling or for lining cabinets and furniture making.
	www.boral.com.au /HG/products/plywood.asp?AUD=homeGarden_Plywood (216 words)

	Plywood
		Plywood used on the exterior walls of your new home can also make it very resistant to wind-load damage if you nail the edges of the plywood to the studs every 3 inches on center vs. the normal 6-inch on center spacing.
		Plywood that is rated for exterior exposure will resist damage from water, even if it gets saturated.
		Plywood can and does swell, but typically once it dries, it returns to its original size and shape.
	www.askthebuilder.com /607_Plywood.shtml (851 words)

	FRT Plywood - Fire Resistant Treated Plywood Failures on Building Roofs - Inspection & Testing Procedures
		FRT or flame resistant plywood is required by building codes for certain structures such as on either side of the fire wall between building units in multiple-living unit structures (apartments, condos, townhouses).
		FRT plywood treatments are divided into three categories: exterior, interior Type A and interior Type B. A roof deck typically will be interior Type A because it is not exposed directly to outside elements.
		If FRT plywood is installed new or encountered during a recover situation, the use of light-colored shingles, a radiant-reflecting roof covering (e.g., white single-ply) or improved ventilation may diminish potential degradation.
	www.inspect-ny.com /structure/FRTplywood.htm (1120 words)

	Eater: Plywood Report: Lobster Mystery, Mekong, BPC Pizza, &c. (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Eater: Plywood Report: Lobster Mystery, Mekong, BPC Pizza, &c.
		Plywood Report: Lobster Mystery, Mekong, BPC Pizza, &c.
		Say what you want about this neighborhood, this time of year is kind of exciting as the old drops out and the new pops in.
	eater.com /archives/2006/06/plywood_report_43.php (554 words)

	Plywood Plants Standards: Earthjustice: Environmental Law (Site not responding. Last check: )
		In Brief: Plywood plants are a major source of toxic air pollutants, but the Environmental Protection Agency has been lax in writing and enforcing regulations to curtail the emissions.
		Plywood manufacturers are located throughout the country in California, Oregon, Virginia and Wisconsin, among other states.
		Taken together, plywood plants annually emit more than 18,000 tons of such highly toxic substances as formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, acrolein, methanol, phenol, and propionaldehyde.
	www.earthjustice.org /our_work/cases/2004/plywood_plants_standards.html (235 words)

	Alibris: Plywood
		Plywood is arguably the most modern design artifact: it is a material born of natural wood and formed by vigorous industrial processes that can assume the most organic of shapes through bending, laminating, and molding.
		Many people think of plywood as rough construction material, but it is also made with beautiful hardwood veneers that allow such projects as the trestle table and the mahogany picnic table.
		The plywood boatbuilder; basic methods of plywood boat construction, with 46 complete selected plans designed specifically for marine plywood or adaptable to its use.
	www.alibris.com /search/books/subject/Plywood (641 words)

	Lauan/Meranti Plywood
		Lauan/Meranti Plywood has been the import standard since the 1950's....
		From gigantic operations that are part of world-wide corporate giants to small mills that are the mainstay of the small communities they support in the remote corners of Kalimantan, we have a supplier that can fit the need of the product that you are looking to purchase.
		As is the case with domestic plywood and lumber, each producer has their own unique "quality stamp" that can be seen in the quality of their production.
	www.ipmg.org /id6.html (238 words)

	Hardwood Plywood
		The adhesives used to bond the veneers in plywood are actually stronger than the wood itself.
		Because plywood can be bent or formed, there area multitude of curved plywood possibilities.
		Durability - In museums all over the world are ancient examples of plywood furniture and decorative veneers that have lasted hundreds of years.
	www.hoganhardwoods.com /hogan/pages/products/prod_03plywood.htm (289 words)

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