Posted by Ed Vernon on September 02, 2002 at 17:21:59:
In Reply to: baltic birch ply?? posted by Jim Hamm on August 29, 2002 at 16:43:31:
: I have used D.Fir A-B marine ply in all of my projects to date, but I'm looking at building a small monoplane called a minimost. This boat is similar to Glen-l's XP-8. I would like to save a little money on this one. Menards sells a plywood called "Baltic Birch 6.5mm 5 ply exterior glue A-B grade". This stuff looks darn good, no voids or knots. Does anyone have any thoughts on this one? Exterior rated glue, "looks" like marine grade, 5 plys or layers, 1/2 the price, is this to good of a deal?
Jim, I am currently building a Glen-L TANGO sailboat using baltic birch marine plywood. I think this stuff is great. Bending the bottom planking went well also. It was necessary to use boiling water and soaked towels. I have found no void so far and the finished surface is great!
Ed Vernon