|
|
Post by faffer on Aug 14, 2017 18:17:37 GMT
At last afterr a arse about at the wood yrd they got the Sapele veneered ply in i ordered a week a go. The Crown cut Sapele looks ok but the ply it on looks more like shutter ply. Is that normal, never bought the stuff before. Still to laote as i have just cut it up and fitted it lol. Just curious. good side   back side    Average price at £23 a sheet of 8x4 / 3mm. Honestly dont know what i was expecting but the dealer said it will be an good external grade ply used, which i am sure it isnt, just the backing ply looks crap, split s and filled, massive knots. Plan is to use a clear Danish oil onc ethe seats are lined etc. |
|
|
|
Post by lollygagger on Aug 14, 2017 18:47:15 GMT
Put simply the more plys the more £.
More plys is "better" but not necessarily better for the particular job. More plys tends to be heavier as well as stronger.
|
|
|
|
Post by JohnV on Aug 14, 2017 18:52:28 GMT
you can't see it and it is more than strong enough for the job.
You can get fabulous quality ply but if it just lining out and needs no structural integrity ....... you are just wasting dosh.
save your money to spend on the bits where quality is important.
|
|
|
|
Post by faffer on Aug 14, 2017 18:56:12 GMT
Put simply the more plys the more £. More plys is "better" but not necessarily better for the particular job. More plys tends to be heavier as well as stronger. yes i agree, this is 3 ply by looks of it with the veneer being one of them. |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2017 18:58:56 GMT
The veneer looks good, and that's all that will be seen  Rog |
|
|
|
Post by faffer on Aug 14, 2017 19:02:31 GMT
oh yes i agree, its not structural, i think i was expecting maybe with such a nice veneer then they would use a slight betetr ply, as you say though and i agree its not needed.
See why T calls me Faffer now lol
|
|
|
|
Post by lollygagger on Aug 14, 2017 19:06:13 GMT
Put simply the more plys the more £. More plys is "better" but not necessarily better for the particular job. More plys tends to be heavier as well as stronger. yes i agree, this is 3 ply by looks of it with the veneer being one of them. If it's 3.4(?)mm that's par for the course and maybe for 6.4. thicker I'd want more plys based on gut feeling, I've never been a joiner. I built a cupboard in my camper from cheap ply, it delaminated. Normally I'd use expensive birch ply but I ran out and was just a small cupboard... The birch ply is eye wateringly £££ |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2017 19:42:16 GMT
Good price, but that's how it is, you get what you pay for.
|
|
|
|
Post by bodger on Aug 14, 2017 19:54:54 GMT
whatever you do, don't attempt to use a sander (or sand by hand) - you will prob'ly find the veneer is only a few microns thick.
|
|
