ApplePly is a product that causes some confusion in the woodworking community, causing some people to view it as either a misnomer or a joke. The name seems to imply that it is a plywood product made from the wood of the apple tree, with plywood parts, but that’s not what it is. What is … Read more
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 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
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 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 phenolic resin but is generally birch plywood. It is “phenolic” because both surface veneers are soaked in phenolic resin before attaching them to the plywood. This creates an … Read more