Where to get 1/8" baltic birch or maple plywood

**dudeman176** · 10-23-2009 09:42 AM

Where do you guys get wood for building? The place I use (Rockler) doesn't carry 1/8" baltic birch anymore, and I need that or 1/8" maple to build my next board. All help is appreciated. Thanks

EDIT: I'm in the Twin Cities btw

**teddy** · 10-23-2009 12:19 PM

Originally Posted by dudeman176

Where do you guys get wood for building? The place I use (Rockler) doesn't carry 1/8" baltic birch anymore, and I need that or 1/8" maple to build my next board. All help is appreciated. Thanks

EDIT: I'm in the Twin Cities btw

I buy mine from my local lumber yard of all places........ and it is in the sticks!?

What kind of board are you gonna press?
Length?
Width?

I could maybe buy a 5' X 5' sheet, last price was 19$ plus tax, and rip it per your dimensions on my table saw and ship it to ya....... you pay freight.......

I also can provide fairly simple rough blanks........ you give some specifics, and i just press it.

8)

**dudeman176** · 10-23-2009 12:38 PM

I'm probably gonna make a drop deck, approx. 10" x 42" x 5/8". Where is this lumberyard you speak of?

**teddy** · 10-23-2009 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by dudeman176

I'm probably gonna make a drop deck, approx. 10" x 42" x 5/8". Where is this lumberyard you speak of?

My bad dude........ its in Michigan.........

A flat drop deck with concavity? Or a deck with raised ends etc.......

I'm pressing such a deck at the moment using 2 layers of 1/8" BB and 1 layer of 1/4" BB total 1/2" thick, 9" wide, 42" overall, 3/8" concavity with a 1/8" flat raised ends for the drop through plates. A mello speed board of sorts. Just using up what materials i have laying around.

if ya don't find any local supplier, PM me and i'll do what I can to get you BB blanks so you can press what ya like

**dudeman176** · 10-24-2009 09:07 AM

I'm gonna build one with raised ends, like an evo. Thanks for trying to help

**teddy** · 10-24-2009 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by dudeman176

I'm gonna build one with raised ends, like an evo. Thanks for trying to help

cool dude, lemme know if you want some pre-cut BB for your project...... Its really no hassel at all. I'm into the build your own stuff or as much as you can...... not everyone has the skills or tools.....

Have FUN

**cawlin** · 10-29-2009 11:36 AM

I live in st. paul now (I go to Hamline) and was just doing some searching around myself for some 1/8th inch BB. I found a place!

Siwek Lumber & Millwork
2536 Marshall Ave NE
6127813333

They told me they have 5x5 BB for $20 a sheet. Not bad price considering how hard it is to find around here.

**dudeman176** · 10-29-2009 06:59 PM

That's actually an amazing deal. I was paying that much for 2'x4' sheets. Thanks very much for the find.

**TwinTown Skater** · 10-29-2009 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by dudeman176

That's actually an amazing deal. I was paying that much for 2'x4' sheets. Thanks very much for the find.

Youngblood Lumber 1335 Central Ave N They have 60" x 60" 1/8 baltic birch ply.

**dudeman176** · 10-30-2009 04:07 PM

Thanks, I'll check that out too.

**SVSHO** · 04-17-2011 07:16 PM

DUDE, can anyone actually answer the quistion? As in where to get the ply ONLINE???

**cawlin** · 04-17-2011 07:26 PM

Don't know about online, but seriously, go use YoungBlood Lumber. I buy there. They're the real deal. I believe $21.50 for a 5x5 sheet.

It'd be way extra in shipping if you buy from online.

**SVSHO** · 04-17-2011 07:28 PM

YoungBlood? Is that a local place? Man, I'm from Washington and I'm trying to figure out where I can get some sheets 50" by 12".

**RileyLakeDesign** · 04-17-2011 08:12 PM

Youngblood Lumber is in Minneapolis. We buy all our BB from them and they deliver right to our shop in Eden Prairie for a very reasonable fee. That's a good deal since hauling 5'x5' sheets is a real pain.

**caffnatedmadness** · 04-17-2011 08:14 PM

if you're in Washington why are you in the midwest section? lol

**The Muffin Man** · 04-17-2011 11:51 PM

Originally Posted by RileyLakeDesign

Youngblood Lumber is in Minneapolis. We buy all our BB from them and they deliver right to our shop in Eden Prairie for a very reasonable fee. That's a good deal since hauling 5'x5' sheets is a real pain.

we're in need of some more wood. We'll probably be ordering from them pretty soon!

**Bowcaster** · 04-19-2011 07:28 PM

Originally Posted by cawlin

Don't know about online, but seriously, go use YoungBlood Lumber. I buy there. They're the real deal. I believe $21.50 for a 5x5 sheet.

It'd be way extra in shipping if you buy from online.

Dang, down here in Winona I'm getting it for 13.49+tax per 5x5. I guess im lucky! I think I'm the only builder around here too.

**JMurray** · 05-04-2011 08:26 PM

Where in Winona are you getting it? I live in rochester and I have been looking for a place close to home to get some wood for pressing. Got some from Siwek, but what I got was kind of mildewy, so not entirely impressed. If there is nice stuff for cheap in Winona I would love to pick some up!

**Every1lies** · 06-27-2011 09:49 PM

Alright guys, I'm in Duluth and I have no idea where to find some wood. Anyone out there live further north and know where to get some baltic birch? Thanks guys!

**RileyLakeDesign** · 06-28-2011 06:42 AM

How much are you looking for? I'm in the twin cities and about to order a big batch of 1/8 BB from Youngblood Lumber. I'm headed up to Bayfield Wisconsin this weekend and could pass through Duluth on the way there or back if you want some already cut into 10" wide strips.