Sapele plywood is a premium hardwood plywood known for its strength, beauty, and versatility. If you’re searching for an exotic wood product that performs well in demanding applications—both indoors and out—Sapele plywood might be exactly what you need. Often compared to mahogany, this African hardwood offers greater hardness, distinctive grain patterns, and a reddish-brown tone … Read more
If you’ve ever spent time in a garage workshop or browsed lumber at a home center, you’ve probably come across birch plywood. It doesn’t just look good—it performs exceptionally well in furniture, cabinets, and even shop jigs. Over the years, I’ve come to rely on birch plywood more than almost any other sheet material. It … Read more
When I first started woodworking, plywood was just the budget-friendly go-to for garage shelves or workshop benches. But as I began taking on more serious furniture projects, I kept hearing about something called ApplePly. At first, I thought it was just another plywood brand – maybe made from applewood? Turns out, that’s not the case. … Read more
So, I was halfway through building a couple of floating shelves when I stopped, looked at the plywood I was using, and thought — “Ugh. This just looks like plywood.” Not exactly the rich, oak look I had pictured in my head. Instead of scrapping the project or shelling out for hardwood, I started playing … Read more
