1/2" Baltic Birch Plywood 20" x 30"

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SKU: 1010.SG.2020.2030

$24.99 ea.

How Do You Want It?

1/2" Baltic Birch Plywood 20" x 30"

Baltic Birch is the plywood of choice for a number of uses because it's inexpensive, stable, holds screws exceptionally well, and it's made with waterproof glue. Use Baltic Birch for your box bottoms, drawer sides, scroll saw art, shop jig-making and other craft work.

The length or width may be undersized by 1/8".

Grade & Size
Grade BB/BB, which is the second highest grade available. Both the face and the back veneers are single piece veneers with no splices. Both face and back veneers can have up to 6 small color-matched patches (egg sized footballs or another shape), some light mineral streaks or tight pin knots. Inner cores are solid single piece veneers.
Thickness 12mm
(≈1/2")
Width 20"
Length 30"
Core Type Birch Ply Core
Ply Count 9 layers total
Adhesive Interior rated
Finish Raw Unfinished
Approximated, length or width may vary +/- 1/8"
Actual thickness is 12 mm. Widths and lengths may vary by 1/8".

The Best Baltic Birch

  • Core of solid Birch veneer laminations means better gluing and screw-holding than other plywood
  • Edges can be routed
  • Edges can be left bare or covered with edge banding or solid banding
  • Thick face veneer allows you greater margin for sanding without worry of sanding through
  • Available in 1/8", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" and 3/4" thickness
why baltic birch is great for woodworking
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Verified Buyer
Christopher H
Santa Clara, CA
I've used it once or twice
Enthusiast Woodworker
5 / 5 September 23rd, 2024
Excellent quality material. Precise cuts.
Verified Buyer
Brandon E
Gillette, WY
I've used it once or twice
Hobbyist Woodworker
5 / 5 June 17th, 2024
Can't find this good of wood from the box stores. Packaged wonderfully and looks great
Verified Buyer
davidpettinger
Gurnee
5 / 5 October 30th, 2020

Best Plywood

I ordered 2 sheets to build a new shop jig. I love this plywood. So versatile and machines incredibly well also. I will be ordering more.
Verified Buyer
Bobber
Trussville AL
I've used it in several projects
Hobbyist Woodworker
5 / 5 October 15th, 2020

Making drawers

This is the best wood for making drawers. Very good quality and easy to work with.
Verified Buyer
1Lencil
Killeen Texas
I haven't used it yet
New Woodworker
5 / 5 October 3rd, 2020

Fine quality

Baltic Birch is not available anywhere near my home, so ordering the plywood from Woodworkers source was my next best option. No regrets! Obviously I would prefer no delivery costs but it isn't that exorbitant so it was worth it to me. The Birch Plywood received was in excellent shape and is perfect for my upcoming projects
Verified Buyer
n/a
Lake Mills WI.
4 / 5 October 1st, 2020

First purchase from woodworkers source.

Very nice plywood.

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