Baltic Birch Boards

Plywood sheet goods.

Baltic birch boards.

It s just a guide. A wood doesn t float for example if it s specific gravity is 1 00 or greater. They also can be used with oil acrylic and encaustic paints. Baltic birch is not a specific species of birch but is a general designation of plywood from russia finland and nearby baltic states.

We display the specific gravity for each of our woods using it s kiln dried measurement instead of the non dried measurement. The cross banded layers of 1 5 mm thick birch veneer makes the sheets balanced which promises a flatter product. Baltic birch panels are popular with artists because of their firm smooth surface neutral color strength and affordable cost. Birch project panel with routed edges on face and back.

Baltic birch is not immune it s still a wood product. Woodworkers source started in 1978 to provide the finest hardwood lumber to all types of woodworkers from beginners getting started with the craft to long time professionals. The smooth sanded surface and edges on these baltic birch panels make them ideal for detailed work. However baltic birch has the odds stacked in its favor much better than other plywood chiefly in 1 2 and 3 4 thickness.

As with any natural wood product quality can be variable. It doesn t matter what.