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Questions and Answers for Columbia Forest Products 1/2 in. x 2 ft. x 8 ft. PureBond Mahogany Plywood Project Panel (Free Custom Cut Available)

Internet #204636949

Model #2366

Store SKU #1000337476

  • Free custom cut available - See details below
  • Mahogany plywood strength, performance and durability
  • Mahogany veneer on both sides of plywood

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Q:Is this suitable for marine use - small boat I plan to build?
by|Jan 22, 2024
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A:  Hi, No, I would not recommend any of our products for that use. Our plywood is intended for interior use only.

by|Jan 23, 2024
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    Q:Are all the layers comprised of African mahogany, or does this have veneers of African mahogany which is bonded to other wood(s)?
    by|Jul 17, 2022
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    A:  Hello, The face and back of the panel are African mahogany and the inner plies of the panel are made up of other wood species, mainly polar wood.

    by|Jul 18, 2022
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      Q:I’m looking for a 5x5 piece of paintable material for an outdoor art piece. What would be best?
      by|Jun 18, 2019
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      A:  Our material is for interior use only, it is not meant to be used outdoors.

      by|Jun 19, 2019
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        Q:Can the panels be cut in more than one piece? Currently the contact sheet allows for a single dimension. And is it possible to cut them with 45 degree miter joints (regardless of additional price)?
        by|Aug 28, 2018
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        A:  Hello, We can make a couple of cuts on the panel for you. Please email hdcts@cfpwood.com the cuts you need. We are unable to make the 45 degree miter cuts.

        by|May 6, 2023
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          Q:Which way does the grain run? With the width or length?
          by|Aug 13, 2018
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          A:  Length

          by|Jan 1, 2019

          A:  Hello, The grain runs in the length direction, 4 ft. direction.

          by|May 5, 2023

            A:  length wise

            by|Jan 29, 2021

            A:  Length wise. Also, be careful of staining; one side will take stain more uniformly than the other.

            by|May 5, 2023

              A:  Almost all plywood like this orients the grain of outside plies to run the LENGTH. The few exceptions to that are specialty plywoods for marine use or bent forms like "wiggle wood." There are many logical reasons for that; Far too many to document here. If you are interested, you can search for books on plywood, or "engineered wood products." There are numerous good websites-- both commercial and educational-- that explain the "how" and "why" of plywood construction. There are also videos that show the plywood making process. One of the best is "How It's Made." I will include a few links to informative videos for your convenience. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGnr8ATHHX8 And here is a good video from Home Depot! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrCt5kJwcyw Basically, the reason ALL STANDARD plywood shows outside plies lengthwise... Rotary-cut plies are easier and more efficient to assemble. Since logs are long, it makes economic sense for manufacturers to lay the plies length-ways. That gives them and the end-consumer more yield thereby decreasing cost and increasing value. It also makes the plywood stronger, more rigid, less likely to warp or delaminate. Whenever we need flexible plywood, THAT is the only time we arrange plies to run along the short axis. Since most plywood requires that it be strong, rigid and dimensionally stable, it is almost always made with predominantly lengthwise grain. NOTE: plywood is ALWAYS made in ODD-numbered layers. That's so each layer's grain reinforces the neighboring layer. So, if a plywood board has three layers, the center will run width-wise, while the two outside layers run length-wise. A five layer board has the outsides and center plies running lengthwise, while the two supporting layers are perpendicular to those. The same thing is ALWAYS true for any construction grade plywood no matter how many plies. The OUTSIDE layers will run lengthwise, while alternating interior plies run grain along the width. I hope that explains it well enough. I try to be terse yet thorough in these replies. Best wishes and good luck with your projects! ;-)

              by|May 5, 2023
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              Q:i need it replace side bottom cabinet 2f x 4 f is in off?
              by|Aug 1, 2018
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              A:  It is right on 2 Ft X 4 Ft.

              by|Jan 8, 2019

              A:  yes, is on off.

              by|May 5, 2023

                A:  yes, it will work for that purpose. Beautiful wood!

                by|May 5, 2023

                  A:  Hello, The panel will be exactly 2 ft. x 4 ft. - not sure if that is the question. If you have other questions, you can email me at kcrisp@cfpwood.com.

                  by|May 5, 2023
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                    Q:I am building a curved mantel for a fireplace. Does this plywood bend?
                    by|Dec 6, 2016
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                    A:  Yes, oh yes it sure does bend I can tell you I know this for a fact.

                    by|May 4, 2023

                    A:  Hello, The 1/2" material will not bend. We do have some options available that could be special ordered at the store. Please email kcrisp@cfpwood.com for details.

                    by|May 4, 2023

                      A:  No it doesn't bend

                      by|Jan 8, 2019

                      A:  no

                      by|May 4, 2023

                      A:  Yes, any half inch plywood CAN be bent, but this half-inch plywood might not be ideal for that purpose. It depends on the radius of the bend. Half-inch plywood will not bend any tighter than a two-foot arc unless we use kerf bending techniques, or lay-up multiple plies of thinner plywood ourselves. For very tight radii, we can use specialty marine plywoods or "wiggle wood" which is specifically engineered to form curves. With kerf bending, we can make standard plywood like this adopt very tight radii, sometimes as narrow as four inches! But that requires multiple cuts at a perfect depth and consistent spacing. Kerfing is neither difficult nor does it require special tools. However, it is labor intensive and DOES require accuracy, organization and patience. So, the best way to find out which method or material is best for your project is to FIRST learn about wiggle wood and other "bendable" or "flexible plywoods." Then watch a few videos on the subject of "kerf-bent plywood." As an instrument maker, I have nearly fifty years experience bending wood with heat, moisture, steam, kerfing, multiple laminations, vacuum presses and form bending. Bending any type of wood requires knowledge more than skill or fancy tools. That's why I suggest you read up or watch videos before you purchase materials. After that, you can think about the dimensions and radii of your project to decide what methods and materials will work best for you. If you are "bent" on the idea of bending wood ( pun intended ;-) then you can experiment with small sheets of this plywood. I have made Art-Deco bars using the kerfing method with plywood as thick as 3/4 inch. But to do that, I also had to build forms to hold the plywood in place, use heat to make the wood comform without cracking, and I used epoxy-resins in the kerfs for reinforcement. Having mention all those things, I should also point out, you can bend other materials ( like plastic or acrylic sheets, or very thin plywood) then veneer fancy wood around that. Since veneers are so thin, they conform to tight radii without fracture. Modern glues, especially epoxy, will bond dissimilar materials without "creep." Often, it is easier to bend solid wood than to bend standard plywood. Violin makers have been doing that for centuries with nothing more than a heat source and a stiff rod. ( hint: you will want to wear gloves!) It is also sometimes easier to bend several thin layers of solid wood and glue them together rather than bend a single thick piece. So, it all depends on the radius of the curve. If you plan a gentle curve that is a section of a ten foot circle, then YES, this can be used as-is. For any radii tighter than that, you should investigate the other methods I mentioned before investing in materials. So please think about all that and consider those options for your mantel project too. I hope I answered your question and gave you useful info! Good luck! ;-)

                      by|Feb 2, 2023
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                      Q:I want to order 2 sheets of your 1/2x2'x8' PureBond Mahogany Plywood Project Panels. I live in Albuquerque, NM/Zip 87111.How are the panels protected
                      by|Jul 5, 2016
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                      A:  both sides are covered with a sheet of cardboard packed inside a sealed cardboard box. I have ordered 2 of these and both arrived in good shape. One had a slightly dented corner that was easily cut off, probably from someone picking it up and not expecting the weight, dropped it on it's corner.

                      by|Jul 30, 2019

                      A:  Hello, We package the panels in a heavy cardboard box with edge protection and ship via ground service – UPS.

                      by|May 3, 2023

                        A:  Well packed between two sheets of heavy corrugated card board inside a corrugated box. Just received five sheets in excellent condition. I live in North Dakota.

                        by|Dec 17, 2019