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Reviews for 3/4" Baltic Birch Plywood Pack (Choose Your Size)
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Verified Buyer
New Woodworker
Shipping damage
Every single piece of wood I received had damage to the edges. I have pictures if you want them. I strongly suggest you use some kind of hard cardboard edging or Styrofoam inserts instead of cellophane wrapping.
Familiarity: I've used it once or twice
Woodworkers Source Responds
You can head to your order status and locate the button "Report a Problem" and that will initiate a replacement for you.
You can head to your order status and locate the button "Report a Problem" and that will initiate a replacement for you.
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Dan W
Colorado Springs, CO
New Woodworker
High grade baltic birch
So expensive. Be aware there are different grades of baltic birch. Some I bought locally was so bad with lots of footballs on the faces and voids on the inner lams. The sheet I received from Woodworkers Source was perfect - no footballs and no visible voids when cut.
Familiarity: I've used it once or twice
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Yi Bo Y
Bellevue, WA
New Woodworker
Warped boards and splintered edges
The good:
- Boards are indeed 18 mm thick, with 1 good face
- Have not encountered any voids
The bad:
- Main one: boards are twisted, out of 6x 20"x30" boards, only 1 was actually flat
- The non-factory edges are not straight, and have noticeable splintering
I'm relatively new to woodworking and have mostly stuck with bigger construction grade projects thus far. I was hoping to use these sheets as shelving in my linen closet, but was disappointed that only 1 was flat enough to be used as is.
I have shimmed the rest with some scrap wood at the back so they don't wobble so the money wasn't completely wasted; however, for the price and hype around Baltic birch being incredibly flat and stable I was expecting more.
As other commenters have noted, I also feel that this plywood is not flat enough to make jigs out of.
Note: I am in WA while the plywood came from AZ, so maybe the warp is from the quick change in climates
Familiarity: I've used it once or twice
Woodworkers Source Responds
Oh no! So sorry about the trouble. We'll take care of it, though. Go to your order list annd locate the "Report a Problem" on your order to get a replacement started.
Oh no! So sorry about the trouble. We'll take care of it, though. Go to your order list annd locate the "Report a Problem" on your order to get a replacement started.
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Colorado Dan
Enthusiast Woodworker
High quality baltic birch delivered in perfect condition
The baltic birch I received was top quality and in perfect condition. I previously bought a sheet from my local hardwood supplier. It was a much lower grade with lots of voids and patches but just as expensive. This was my first plywood order from Woodworkers Source but not my last.
Familiarity: I've used it in several projects
Bart Merritt
Washington
Professional Woodworker
3/4 x 2'x4' Baltic birch
All of the sheets had defects on both sides. Disappointed.
I use alot of this all the time for projects. I like my stuff to look good. I will have to order from another supplier unless they contact me and do better. If I can get what I expect, I will continue to order here....we'll see what happens. Other than that the wood arrived in good shape.
Familiarity: I haven't used it
Verified Buyer
Professional Woodworker
Great Customer Service!
I was originally going to deduct 1 star as one of the pieces of plywood in my order had a milling defect which should have been picked up by the peson putting the order together.
I emailed customer service with a .jpg to show them the problem. I was almost immediately mailed back by Kim H. from customer service and offered a credit for the piece. She also offered to replace it if necessary.
***** 5 Star Customer Service for the win
Familiarity: I've used it in several projects
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Butch
NCF Florida
Enthusiast Woodworker
Well packaged
The plywood is exactly what I expected. Baltic Birch plywood from European sources has always met the manufacturing specs you expect. This shipment was no exception.
Familiarity: I've used it in a LOT of projects
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Very Nice
Very nice plywood.
Familiarity: I've used it in a LOT of projects
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Jeff
Huntsville Alabama
Sorely disappointed
I was very anxious to receive my order, but disappointed when it arrived. I will have to cut about 1 to 1.5 inches off of 4 of the 6 boards in my shipment.
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Tom
Texas
Hobbyist Woodworker
Baltic Plywood
Easy to order. Arrived on time in good condition. Expensive.
Familiarity: I've used it once or twice
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Orange_Crush
Rochester MN
Some of the Nices Baltic Birch I have Ever Seen
True to size, defect free, no warp-age. Projects come together with ease.
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Grandpa
New Mexico
toy box
I am very pleased with the quality of this product. Looking forward to buying again in the future.
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New Woodworker
Classic baltic birch
Baltic birch in great condition, very good grains, better than expected.
Familiarity: I haven't used it yet
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Hatem El-Shanti
Iowa City IA
one package arrived with some damage
I would have given it 5 stars, but one package arrived damaged at the edges. I am using it for the workshop, so it is ok if it has blemishes. but for such expensive plywood, i would have expected better service. i was planning to order 5 sheets, but now i am waiting a bit.
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Schroed
Utah
Hobbyist Woodworker
fairly flat
2 of the 20 x 60 pieces were sorta flat, the other was bowed
for the price, expected flat material to make jigs and such....
Familiarity: I've used it in several projects
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Zug
CA
Exceeded expectations
I was expecting at least some surface flaws or patches, but there was none, all of the pieces were perfect. Product is superior to anything at the big box. The packaging was excellent and undamaged with the corners well protected to avoid any dings. Ply edges were excellent and the cuts were very clean. Really happy with this purchase for smaller ply projects and will order again.
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Gunnar
CA
3/4" Baltic Birch Plywood Pack (3 pieces 20" x 60")
The 3/4" Baltic Birch looks awesome and the three pieces of 20" x 60' are dimensionally perfect and the plies look to be really solid. Very high quality and I am so very pleased!
Only one slight problem: I was a bit careless in "dancing" the boxed shipment into location and hurt my back, so need to delay my project a few more days. I have now re-established a more serious respect for leverage and use of proper lifting and moving devices and techniques!
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John
Texas
Hobbyist Woodworker
Really nice plywood
First time I ordered from this company. I now consider them my number one go to source for lumber. Great prices, good products, and delivered to my front door. Important for someone in a wheelchair!
Familiarity: I've used it once or twice
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Paul
Nags Head NC
New Woodworker
Good but not Perfect
Looks like I may be the first person to knock off a star! As a first time buyer, I was really excited about this purchase.
First the good: product arrived in perfect condition and extremely well packed. Demensions were 'right on' (three pieces cut to 20 x 60). Heavy as hell. Puts all the big box stuff to shame. Using it to build a tall chest of drawers for the shop, so it might even be overkill, but wanted to give it a try.
Now for why I took off a star: Two out of three pieces were perfect, flat and one side with no 'footballs' (repairs). The third piece had a significant bow in it and repairs on both side, so there was no way to hide this on the inside of the cabinet but because its the back I figured what the heck. However, even after puting spacers under the piece and about 100lbs of weight on the top side for about 24 hrs, it still had a slight bow. Made getting all sides to line up properly a little more challenging. Thank god for good clamps!
Overall, I would rate this as a superior product especially if you're building really good furniture. For around the shop you may get away with the big box stuff and a nice face frame.
Familiarity: I've used it once or twice
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Nestor
Florida
Wonderful Product
I am very pleased with the quality of wood I received.
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rich
St Louis MO
3/4 Baltic Birch Plywood
I am a mixed media artist and I paint on Baltic Birch Plywood. The wood is very sturdy and the quality is excellent.
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B Bell
Glenwood Springs
Easy!
My materials showed up quick and cut to size. This is too easy!
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Enthusiast Woodworker
3/4
Cut sizes and edges were within acceptable norms
Familiarity: I've used it in a LOT of projects
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Greg
Los Angeles CA
Enthusiast Woodworker
Order Received Promptly and In Excellent Condition
I ordered a 3/4" Baltic Birch Plywood Pack cut to the 15" x 30" size. The product arrived promptly and the packaging protected the plywood perfectly. I am quite happy with the purchase. I really like the "Plywood Pack" service since I do not have a panel cutter to cut the plywood down to size easily.
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ken mcfadden
los angeles CA
12" x 30"
First of all, I have not started my project yet(which will be book and kitchen shelving, but the wood I received looks perfect, both in quality and cut. I have some misc uses planned also.
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W4HBM
Eastern Kentucky
It's Not The Product; It's The People Behind It
My customers have learned about 3/4-inch Baltic Birch plywood making "bullet-proof " cabinets for valuable radio and electronic items. I've developed a method to produce these, and not only do they end up looking elegant with a minimum of fuss, but they are way beyond protective, in several senses of the word.
The real secret is the people who work for WWS.COM. Not only are they true artisans, but in every dealing with me they all have shown skill and understanding. Meaning, buying plywood from a store over one thousand miles away can be dicey, but not here, not ever. The product arrives looking like it was cut with a laser. Just incredible.
Lastly, there was a shipping "glitch,," in that one of my orders ran afoul of something and was "disturbed." WWS.COM's Kirk Cameron was Right On It, and the next thing I knew there was replacement material.
My woodworking teacher from over forty years as a friend recommended WWS.COM to me, and I pass that recommendation to you!
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Pueblo Colorado
Hobbyist Woodworker
Colorado State University - Pueblo, mechanical engineering lab coordinator
You were the only company I could find that would this material into a size that would work for our project with minimal waste.
Familiarity: I've used it in a LOT of projects
Bob
New York
Semi-Professional Woodworker
First Order
Well packaged. All boards are excellent quality and perfectly square. Made crosscut sled that needed no adjustment (5 cut was dead-on first time). Will definitely order again.
Familiarity: I've used it once or twice
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Art
NW
Great Plywood
The package of 4 -15 inch wide pieces arrived in great shape and fast delivery too. No defects or warping. The packing was great, it includes special corner protection as well as shrink wrap to avoid water damage. This grade does have plugs on both sides but they are hard to see, for furniture a veneer covering may be needed though.
I thought the shipping charge was high, but I would need to drive a long distance to find a supplier and this was
delivered to my rural garage door via UPS-just as well I could barely lift the package myself. I am pleased with the look of the plywood with no edging added.
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So far so good
This is my 2nd order from Wood Workers Source. I highly recommend them. The Baltic Birch is so superior to any HD product. I was able to get a strong tight seam simple rabbet joint which seems impossible to achieve with inferior products.
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Wyowoodsmith
Hulett Wyoming
3/4" Baltic Birch Plywood Pack (Choose Your Size) 20" x 60", 3 pcs.
The Baltic Birch I received was as good as any Baltic Birch plywood can get. I always have great results when working with the Baltic Birch plywood from WWS, cut within 1/8" or closer and square- I will use 2 of the 3 pieces for the sub base for the Whirlpool Tub I'm installing in an older shower surround remodel . All of this very good plywood is perfect for any place I may need to use a plywood, the strength as well as the look when finished is top notch- Thanks Folks at WWS for always 100% satisfaction
Familiarity: I've used it in a LOT of projects
Ray
Illinois
Semi-Professional Woodworker
Just as I expected !
I bought two orders of 3/4 BB and with the help of ASM Kirk I was able to get one of the orders cut special to 30 x 30. Great service and great product
Familiarity: I've used it in several projects
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ColbyJ
Colorado
Sweet
Nice product. Nicely packed.
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Andy
Bullhead City Arizona
Enthusiast Woodworker
Beautiful stuff
Great quality utility item.
Familiarity: I've used it once or twice
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Kyle Stephenson
Arley Alabama
Excellent for speaker cabinets!
I have never been able to get wood of this quality from other suppliers. The wood was absolutely immaculate! I used this batch to build a subwoofer box that holds three 12" subs. The wood is extremely hard, yet pretty easy to cut. Holds screws well, and took stain very well, revealing a beautiful grain. Perfect for any speaker cabinet.
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johnfender
Tucson
3/4'' Baltic Birch Plywood Pack
This plywood is the best !- - - Clean; Square; and Strong.. . . .
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Jack
Indianapolis Indiana
New Woodworker
Baltic Birch Order
This was my first time working with Baltic Birch, and I was very pleased with its quality. The cut I ordered was exactly the dimensions I needed for some shelving in my workshop. The shelves look good, and they're quite string. Overall, I'm very pleased with this product.
Familiarity: I haven't used it yet
Daniel Smith
Hulett WYOMING United States
3/4 Baltic Birch Plywood
As with all the Baltic Birch Plywood I have purchased from Woodworkers Source the 3/4 is very well packaged and for strength- none better, edge looks good if needed to be exposed- all milling is easy, minimal tear outs when tools are sharp- I will be buying more
Dave L.
Methuen MA USA
Enthusiast Woodworker
Quality Plywood
I've used Baltic Birch for building the structures for Newtonian telescopes and it's worked very well. With almost zero voids and nice looking face veneer it's a shame to paint over it. In my experience it holds screws well, it's strong and remains flat.
Familiarity: I've used it in several projects
Pfs
Bellevue WA US
Hobbyist Woodworker
Just what I wanted
Arrived on time with no damage. Exactly what I expected.
Familiarity: I've used it once or twice
FW
Lititz PA USA
Great Service
I've struggled trying to first of all find a local Baltic Birch Plywood source and then have it cut down squarely so that I can transport it home. After buying multiple lumber orders from these guys I decided to try their plywood packs. Outstanding as usual! Square, wrapped very well to protect the corners and ships very quickly.
Florian Zigan
Brighton Colorado United States
Semi-Professional Woodworker
very nice wood
they said if you buy 3 packs it would ship for free. I did and they charged me shipping. will NOT buy from them again unless the refund the shipping
Familiarity: I haven't used it yet
D.P.Taylor
Green Bay WI USA
BalticBirchPlywood
The plywood is quite good but actually a bit thinner than 3/4" as it is metric. Use a circular blade made exclusively for plywood and clean the gack from the blade teeth which comes from the lamination process. Would buy more if needed.