Can't find 1/4" marine plywood!!

[valjean]

I'm gathering my materials for my Squirt. Nobody, I mean Nobody around me carries or can get 1/4" marine plywood. Are there any suggestions for an alternative? I'm planning on encapsulating and fiber glassing. This boat will not sit in the water, it will be store in my shop. Please Help! Thanks!

[rocker]

I'm sure this will bring up a firestorm.Lowes has 5.2mm with type 1 glue but dont tell anyone I told you.

[Paul Kinneberg]

I'm ordering mine from here http://marine-plywood.us/ I do have a local source but even with shipping it was much cheaper.

[vupilot]

You are looking at places other than big box stores, right? A quick google search turned up these folks near you.

http://www.timberproducts.com/

http://www.pickenshardwoods.com/index.html

[red]

do not use the 5.2 mm stuff from lowes for anything you intend to put a gas motor bigger than 2 hp on it will not with stand the stress just my opinion i also think it will break when you try to bend it at the transom

[valjean]

I'm ordering mine from here http://marine-plywood.us/ I do have a local source but even with shipping it was much cheaper.

This place cost more to ship than the price of the wood!

[valjean]

You are looking at places other than big box stores, right? A quick google search turned up these folks near you.

http://www.timberproducts.com/

http://www.pickenshardwoods.com/index.html

Gonna try the timberproducts tomorow. The other place is too far and the don't have marine plywood that I can see. Thanks for the help. I'm sure I will eventually find a place. I hope!

[Trackhappy]

You could use the 5.2mm and put on a couple layers of fibreglass to add some thickness and strength.

[valjean]

You are looking at places other than big box stores, right? A quick google search turned up these folks near you.

http://www.timberproducts.com/

http://www.pickenshardwoods.com/index.html

The timber products here can't get marine. I have no idea where to get it! I've checked everywhere in a 60 mile radius and the online places want more for shipping than the lumber!

[Lowka53]

You are looking at places other than big box stores, right? A quick google search turned up these folks near you.

http://www.timberproducts.com/

http://www.pickenshardwoods.com/index.html

The timber products here can't get marine. I have no idea where to get it! I've checked everywhere in a 60 mile radius and the online places want more for shipping than the lumber!

here is a link to suppliers I have collected maybe it will help you with your search http://www.facebook.com/notes/home-made ... 4574139228

[rocker]

You could use the 5.2mm and put on a couple layers of fibreglass to add some thickness and strength.

Thats my thought! It's $14.00 a sheet versus $55.00. Hardwood and waterproof glue.
Encapsulate it with a couple layers and it will be fine.

[steveh41]

Try this link for marine ply & hardwood:

http://www.macbeath.com/information/con ... ntact.html

[jprice]

You could use the 5.2mm and put on a couple layers of fibreglass to add some thickness and strength.

Thats my thought! It's $14.00 a sheet versus $55.00. Hardwood and waterproof glue.
Encapsulate it with a couple layers and it will be fine.

I think once you add in the cost of the extra fiberglass and epoxy, you'll be right back at the marine ply cost (if not more).
Besides, the key with the marine plywood is the lack of voids in the core layers. Who knows what you're getting with the cheap stuff.

[valjean]

Interstate Plywood!!!! Memphis, TN They deliver and 1/4" and 3/4". Finally!! Got all my plywood for a little less than $300!

[Albanowski]

If you need more check with your local "real" lumber yard that sells to high end custom builders. They probably have some or an get it ... assuming you are talking about douglas fir. Good luck