Edensaw Woods (
edensaw.com), your local imported lumber and wood supplier and local specialty lumber and wood supplier in Port Townsend-Tacoma, Washington, is a comprehensive source for construction and woodworking materials in Seattle-Port Townsend-Tacoma and the nearby Pacific Northwest region. We provide an extensive collection of top-quality
wood panels and plywood, including high-demand products like birch plywood and prefinished birch plywood, ideal for furniture, fixtures, and more.
Birch plywood is a staple for builders and manufacturers due to its uniformity, high strength-to-weight ratio, and void-free core (especially in baltic birch grades). Its light color provides a clean, modern aesthetic perfect for exposed edges and cabinetry interiors. The availability of prefinished birch saves significant time on site, making it highly efficient for production work.
Technical specifications and characteristics:
- Janka Hardness Rating: Birch (Yellow Birch) has an average rating of 1260 lbf. This excellent hardness provides durability for finished surfaces and structural stability.
- Color/Appearance: Typically a pale white to yellowish-brown heartwood with a creamy white sapwood. It often features a subtle, satin-like luster.
- Grain/Texture: Fine, even texture with a straight, sometimes slightly wavy grain. It machines to a very smooth finish, making it excellent for painting or clear coating.
- Rot Resistance: Classified as perishable and not rot-resistant. Birch plywood is strictly for interior applications unless specifically pressure-treated.
- Workability: Good to excellent workability. It cuts cleanly and holds screws and fasteners extremely well due to its density. It has good gluing properties, though blunt edges can be prone to tear-out if cutters aren't sharp.
- Odor: Little to no characteristic odor.
- Sustainability: Birch species are generally abundant and sustainably harvested across North America and Europe, making it a reliable, long-term material source.
- Common Uses: High-end cabinetry (especially drawer sides and interiors), furniture, jigs and fixtures, hardwood flooring, and architectural millwork.
We stock various core constructions and veneer grades to ensure you find the perfect panel for your needs:
- Veneer Grades: We offer grades ranging from a-1 (premium furniture grade) to c-c (utility grade). Our a-grade birch features a smooth, patch-free face ideal for visible applications, while our shop grade is perfect for sub-layers or concealed structural parts.
- Core Types: Choose from lightweight poplar core for easy handling, dense mdf core for excellent flatness and stability under veneer, or multi-ply, void-free baltic birch for superior strength and decorative exposed edges.
Prefinished Options: Our prefinished birch plywood comes with a durable, clear UV coating, saving you time and labor on sanding and finishing, and ensuring a consistent, professional result on every piece.
Our inventory features a broad spectrum of wood species:
alder,
ash,
beech,
birch,
birch (prefin),
cherry,
cherry (prefin),
fir,
hickory,
khaya,
maple,
poplar,
red oak,
sapele,
shop,
tennessee cedar,
walnut,
white oak, and
xyz assorted plywood and panels. Additionally, we stock hardwood flooring, wood veneer, and specialty decking. We offer panels in standard 4-ft x 8-ft sheets with thicknesses ranging from 1/8-in to 1-in.
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