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   Pete99353 | Sep 07, 2010 11:08am | #1

   The May/June 2008 issue of FWW had an article on phenolic plywood that listed sources, one of which is in NY:

   http://www.robertsplywood.com/

   Call them and see what they have to say.

   Woodcraft was also listed as a source.

   You can access the FWW online if you are a member or by signing up for the 14 day free trial.

   Pete

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   jyang949 | Sep 07, 2010 06:51pm | #2

   How about Baltic birch plywood? I went to Kuiken Brothers and was surprised that they didn't carry it. They focus more on lumber for construction rather than woodworking.

   Janet

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   I found a Paramus lumberyard that sells Baltic birch.

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   bones | Sep 08, 2010 02:09pm | #3

   woodcraft

   Woodcraft has it.  You could try to got to one of this for assistance as well

   http://www.woodweb.com

   http://www.woodfinder.com

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   jyang949 | Sep 11, 2010 07:02pm | #7

   Woodcraft works for me. I didn't realize there was more than one location, and although they don't have a store in NJ, there are several in PA. We pass close to one of them when we visit my in-laws. Thanks.

   Janet

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   RalphBarker | Sep 08, 2010 05:30pm | #4

   Note, too, that there are at least two different grades of phenolic ply. There is a construction grade that is used for concrete forms, and then the grade woodworkers refer to - essentially high-quality baltic birch plywood with phenolic surfaces.

   Woodcraft and Rockler both sell 1/4-sheet or smaller pieces from time to time, but don't always have it in stock. Full sheets will likely need to be special ordered and shipped by truck.

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   jyang949 | Sep 08, 2010 06:14pm | #5

   What company makes it? Maybe they can tell me who carries it around here.

   Janet

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   RalphBarker | Sep 09, 2010 10:43am | #6

   phone book vs. Google

   Janet, I'd just call your local lumber yards who stock quality plywood. They may not stock Phenolic ply, since it's somewhat of a specialty item, but they may be able to special order it for you through their supply chain.

   In contrast, a Google search on "plywood manufacturers phenolic" turned up a long list of links. One supplier in Ohio listed phenolic surfaced Baltic birch ply, but full sheets were for local pick up only, except for a minimum of 10 sheets ($98 ea.) plus trucking (upwards of $250, they said).

   In another post in the "General" section here, the poster mentioned that Anderson Plywood in CA would ship five sheets to him in Texas, with similar trucking costs.