Plywood Building Question

[anthony727]

Is Lite Plywood actually a plywood, or is it a veneer? Is there any advantage/diadvantage between this and birch 3/5 ply? I keep seeing that stuff all over.

 

[piper_chuck]

Lite ply is made from softer wood, cuts terribly, and is nowhere near as stong as birch ply.

 

[glenng]

Is Lite Plywood actually a plywood, or is it a veneer? Is there any advantage/diadvantage between this and birch 3/5 ply? I keep seeing that stuff all over.

Anthony, I did a quick google search of lite plywood and found that it has 1/2 the calories, less filling AND tastes great! :lol: . Really it is made from softer wood such as poplar and spruce that compresses more easily. Birch ply seems to be the prefered choice for boat building. Glenn

 

[Hydro Junkie]

birch has a much higher resistance to twisting, breaking, impacts and water absorbtion. I wouldn't use lite ply anywhere it is subjected to real stress. Actually, I'd leave it in aircraft where it's better suited and stick with birch in the boats

 

[anthony727]

Thanks guys...this really helps out. I had a feeling there was a reason it was cheaper in price.