Walnut Plywood

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Walnut Plywood has a long history in woodworking, especially furniture making, where its use dates back to England before the settlement of the American colonies. Much of the quality furniture sold and manufactured in the early history of America was made of black walnut, an American variety of this English favorite. While oak enjoyed several … Read more

Maple Plywood

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Maple Plywood is a popular grade of hardwood for furniture-making projects and other purposes. This delicate, tight-grained wood species is exceptionally white and complex and quickly provides a smooth surface. The wood species’ natural grain pattern is smooth and much more subtle than many other hardwoods and wood species, making it a popular choice for … Read more

Cherry Plywood Use

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Origin Cherrywood comes from Black Cherry trees which usually grow throughout North America, although it is also prevalent in Europe, Central America, and South America. Cultivation of the tree’s wood and fruits occurred in Central and South America long before European contact. Now, it can be cultivated wherever it is grown. Cherrywood is also traded … Read more

Phenolic Plywood

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Phenolic plywood is somewhat of a misnomer.It should more realistically be called “phenolic faced plywood,” phenolic faced plywood, or “phenolic covered plywood.” The veneer core plywood isn’t made of a phenolic resin but’s generally birch plywood. It is “phenolic” because both surface veneers are soaked in phenolic resin before attaching them to the plywood. This … Read more

MDO/HDO Plywood

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MDO and HDO Plywood Medium Density Overlay (MDO) and High-Density Overlay (HDO) Plywood (also called signboard) are engineered wood panels originally designed for sign makers. However, they are gaining popularity for other purposes. Cabinetmakers are beginning to see and use the engineered woods’ value. They are also excellent products for jigs and cement forms. Surfaces … Read more