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The issue may also be that, in sanding the thin MDF, you removed the high density face layer of the MDF. That will create an unballanced composite that will be prone to differential shrinking ans...

This type of behavior is more commonly cause by stresses developed during drying and generally referred to as case hardening. Reaction wood (or more specifically tension wood in hardwoods) can cause...

Well it depends on how you measure dimensional stability and which aspects of stability you are more interested in.

Wood will expand or contact whenever it experiences a change in humidity and...

Thomas:

Finish systems come in many different forms. One major producer uses 100% solids epoxy acrylate that is cured with UV light (liquid becomes solid nearly instantly with no VOCs released)....

David:

I'm using 1/4" A-1 Cherry for this kitchen (in progress) on MDF core, which I like for the consistent thickness and very good core flatness. I prefer a no-sap cherry back, so that I get a...

Scott:

For domestically manufactured plywood certified to the ANSI/HPVA HP-1-2004 standard the allowable thickness tolerance for a panel 1/4" or thicker is plus 0", minus 3/64". So, for a 1/4"...

As I've posted before, the easiest way that I've found to spot domestic plywood versus Chinese import stuff is to look for the letters "HPVA" stamped or printed on one of the 8' dimensions of all...

Wes:

I've used ApplePly for drawer sides with good success / look in the past. I just finish the edges and leave the plies visable. It is a product manufactured by States Industries and sold...

Chris:

So far my X5 table saw is rust free. Let us know how Delta treats you.

Blake

Matt:

Hardwood plywood grades can be a little confusing. Here is a quick crash course.

1. Letters, A, B, C, D (generally) designate face grades.
2. Numbers 1, 2, 3, 4 (generally) designate...

Seth:

I'm not sure what your local lumber yard was referring to when they said that the "American Grade standard" was just lowered. Most manufactures in the US of hardwood plywood manufacture...

A good smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector (for anyone with a gas hot water heater) are probably a good idea, too. My smoke detector is located right in the middle on my shop ceiling.
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I'm with Chris in that I use pre-finished plywood for the bottom cases. The finish is superior to any that I could apply and makes the job go very quickly. I'll I'm left with is to finish the face...

Rob:

Here is a link to some more information on ApplePly.

http://www.statesind.com/pdf/ApplePly.pdf

Blake

Thanks Fred. Hope you get back up on your... er, hands soon!

Brian:

Thanks for sharing your experience with us. I would imagine that for every close call or accident posted here many, many more occur in our shops (formally referred to, in my case, a...

Richard:

Most powder post beetle treatments are comprised of boron containing compounds, such as borax and boric acid. No doubt, the product you used contains the same. As you have found, boron...

I ordered this blade last week for $33.99. A quick email to Amazon and they are crediting my card for $10. If you didn't get the best deal this time around keep checking back. They will refund you...

I just picked up the same deal. Amazon is way too easy to use...

Bottom line: You're the consumer and you are not satisfied, ergo: Problem.

Never let a manufacturer define quality... the customer defines quality.

Please let us know how Starrett responds...

Hans -

I prefer A over B, although I congratulate you in a successful completion of both pieces. I enjoy the contrasting woods in A and I prefer the top over B. I echo Gary's comments about the...

Nice lines and proportions. I'd like to see a picture of the box on the table when you are finished!

-Blake

So the letters refer to the face (versus the back) of the sheet. So, the reason you always see A-2 Maple (not 2-A Maple) is that the face is specified first. Don't confuse yourself with softwood...

First, let me qualify my remarks by stating that I work in the forest products manufacturing field in the US, so my comments may be tainted.

When looking at plywood I check the long (8') edges...

Dennis -

So, if we look at the AB Beech, the face should be an A grade beech veneer and the back should be a B grade beech veneer. The core (although not specified here) is most likely a softwood...