Where can I get 3mm Baltic Birch ply?

[martinka]

I can get 4mm Birch ply at Lawcris in Leeds for about £21 for a 4ftx8ft sheet, but I've not yet found any 3mm which I want for portraits. Anyone know anywhere in or around the West Yorkshire area? A few places I have emailed either don't do it or haven't replied. One specialist wood supplier doesn't supply ply at all, although they sell scroll saws.

Martin.

 

[marcros]

you could try Dragon Timber at Pudsey.

 

[martinka]

I've managed to find 3 different postcodes and two different parts of Pudsey where Dragon might be. Have you actually used them?

 

[marcros]

nope.

This is the website. http://www.dragontimber.co.uk/products/. I recall somebody else finding them very helpful when they wanted some specialist ply of some form. I noted it for future investigation, but on the few occassions that I buy sheet material, I can get the work bulk price from Lawcris and pay cash. I can also get to Lawcris or Lavers and back at lunchtime, which is handy, and both will cut to landrover sized pieces (although charge for doing it). Starts to get a bit expensive having to take time off to go elsewhere!

 

[martinka]

Ah, mustv'e been you who told me about Lawcris - I couldn't remember. There's Shire just round the corner too, apparently.

The Dragon place is about 17 miles from here, so it's near enough for the wife in her little car, assuming they will cut it up for us. This is one of those times I regret never having a car licence, because she is away at the moment.

Thanks for the info.

 

[martinka]

Looks like Travis Perkins might be able to supply the correct ply. I'll try to call in my local one in the next couple of days, depending which day I go to the model engineering show.

Martin.

 

[marcros]

Martin, where abouts in west yorks are you?

 

[cowboy682]

Hi martinka
One specialist wood supplier doesn't supply ply at all, although they sell scroll saws. ? where is that? l live in Huddersfield and trying to find a good supplier,
Thanks Graham

 

[martinka]

Hi Graham,

I'm afraid it's over towards the east coast. A little village called Snainton on the A170 about 10 miles from Scarborough
http://www.snaintonwoodworking.com/wood-store/
You could always have a day at the coast in our lovely summer weather. :mrgreen:

Martin.

 

[martinka]

Martin, where abouts in west yorks are you?

WF6

 

[martinka]

Looks like Travis Perkins might be able to supply the correct ply. I'll try to call in my local one in the next couple of days, depending which day I go to the model engineering show.

Martin.

What am I saying? I wouldn't know if it was the correct material if it bit me in the 'arris.

Martin, talking to himself again.

 

[marcros]

i work in hunslet/stourton so if you do get stuck, dont go paying a fortune for delivery. I am sure that I can help you out.

 

[martinka]

i work in hunslet/stourton so if you do get stuck, dont go paying a fortune for delivery. I am sure that I can help you out.

Much appreciated! Obviously I'd like to find somewhere where the missus can take me whenever she's not working, but it's great to know I have something to fall back on . I've even had an offer to have some 3mm ply sent from the USA. By far the easiest solution would be to not bother doing portraits, but that's what I have enjoyed doing so far.

I've been warned off the Travis Perkins ply by someone who stopped buying it because of the voids. With the number of scroll saws that appear to be around, you'd think there'd be plenty of ply for our use, or at least easy to buy. Of course, I'll probably look back at this in a few months and wonder why I found it so difficult to find any. As with any hobby, it all comes with time.

Martin.

 

[ChrisR]

Martin.

Woodstock, Falmouth, Cornwall.

I know its about as far away from your home location as you can get, without getting your feet wet. :shock:
But I think they ship to anywhere on the mainland.

This is where I get all of my Baltic ply, plus other hard woods, as they are only approx 30 miles from my home location.

http://www.wood-stock.co.uk

The site is well worth a look, even if you don’t want to use them. They are very user friendly with advice, provide cutting to order if required, plus a very good customer service.

Disclaimer I have no connection with the above company, other than a very satisfied customer.

Take care.

Chris R.

 

[martinka]

Hi Chris,

I can't help thinking big pieces of wood must be quite expensive to send by post. No prices on that website unfortunately.

Martin.

 

[ChrisR]

Hi Chris,

I can't help thinking big pieces of wood must be quite expensive to send by post. No prices on that website unfortunately.

Martin.

Martin.

Yes you are correct, they don’t price on their web site, but their prices are competitive, considering they only stock top quality timber.

It would be worth dropping them an Email enquiry, as for delivery, they run their own transport, because they are suppliers to the joinery/cabinet making trade, plus boat building.

As I said in my other post, they are a friendly company, with good sound advice. =D>

Take care.

Chris R.

 

[martinka]

Thanks Chris, I'll email them and see what they say.

Martin.

 

[geoff3]

Hi Martin,
I don`t see your problem 3mm or 4 mm.
I use both for portraits and without actualy measuring the wood
I would not know the differance...........geoff3

 

[martinka]

Geoff, it isn't a problem. If you were new to the game and others say use 3mm for portraits, which size would you go for?

 

[martinka]

Geoff, I met you half way. :mrgreen: I had to go into B&Q today so while I was there I bought a 4x2 sheet of 3.6mm external ply. I decided anything was better than nothing, and it looked decent anyway. At least I get to practice even if there's voids in it.

Martin