I read an American article from 2010 where it stated that it took 86 pieces of 3/4" sheets of plywood. So, 86 pieces of 18 mm sheets for 13,426 kr, which comes to 154 kr each.
I checked on plywood today at Beijer, 516 kr for a sheet of construction plywood 18 mm.
Are the differences that big?
I checked on plywood today at Beijer, 516 kr for a sheet of construction plywood 18 mm.
Are the differences that big?
The daily price at a hardware store in the USA is about $40 (SEK 250) for 3/4" 120 cm x 240 cm.
Byggmax charges 199 kr for 12 mm plywood, so Beijer might be a bit expensive for 18 mm.
Then you have to consider that the VAT is about 20% higher in Sweden.
Byggmax charges 199 kr for 12 mm plywood, so Beijer might be a bit expensive for 18 mm.
Then you have to consider that the VAT is about 20% higher in Sweden.
The American plywood is it BB/X quality? When watching Woodwhisperer etc., it seems to be BB/B or BB/BB quality on everything, and even he talks about 30-50 USD per 4'x8'.
Byggmax construction plywood is X, meaning knots, cracks are allowed.
Byggmax construction plywood is X, meaning knots, cracks are allowed.
My experience with Byggmax 12 mm Bygg Plywood is that it is of really poor quality. Full of dry cracks and unevenness on both sides. From what I've seen on various American building sites like Woodwhisper, they have a completely different quality of "their" plywood in the USA. Even Baltic birch (birch plywood) seems affordable in price over there.
The major home improvement stores are Home Depot, www.homedepot.com, and Lowe's, www.lowes.com, if anyone wants to check prices and qualities.
Lowe's requires you to enter a zip code for plywood prices, so you have to make something up. 07096, for example, if you want to shop outside New York and have a large suitcase.
Lowe's requires you to enter a zip code for plywood prices, so you have to make something up. 07096, for example, if you want to shop outside New York and have a large suitcase.
PINE PLYWOODslacker said:RealElwood - Would you kindly elaborate on that? I mean the different BB/X/B/C/S/CP etc. - Grateful to gain a bit more understanding of what is stated in the price lists!
The surface veneer is classified by quality grades:
B Highest quality grade. Fixed knots max Ø 10 mm. Well-sanded entire surface suitable for clear varnishing and staining.
BB Normal quality grade. More small knots and knot holes max Ø 20 mm.
X Heartwood may occur. Surface for clear varnishing and staining. Backside veneer. Knots, knot holes, cracks, and joints are allowed.
Birch plywood
B Highest quality. Allows pin knots max Ø 6 mm. Minor color defects may occur. Surface for clear varnishing and staining.
S Pin knots max Ø 20 mm. Color defects may occur. Surface for clear varnishing and staining.
BB Repaired veneer, knots max Ø 25 mm. Color defects may occur. Surface for clear varnishing, staining, or coating.
WG Backside veneer. Knots max Ø 65 mm.
Agree that the prices are outrageous for a country whose major resources are indeed forest...
I have a firm but am not a major customer with the timber suppliers, price example is about 250kr/m2 + VAT
for an 18mm birch plywood board, i.e., about 750kr + VAT for one board.
I have a firm but am not a major customer with the timber suppliers, price example is about 250kr/m2 + VAT
for an 18mm birch plywood board, i.e., about 750kr + VAT for one board.
Hello.
I am Danish but live in Hässleholm - Skåne. I also think Sweden is extremely expensive regarding plywood. Therefore, for those of you living in Skåne, it may be worthwhile to drive to a place called Ferrywood, located just outside Copenhagen.
Check the prices here.
www.ferrywood.dk
Skivmaterial is called plader in Danish, and plywood is called krydsfiner.
A sheet of 1200x2400x18 plywood costs 225,- DKK or 260 SEK - that's half the price of Beijer.
The store is owned by a single man who runs everything himself. He is friendly but not good at responding to emails, so it's better to call. Plus - call in advance, as he doesn't always have everything in stock.
I am Danish but live in Hässleholm - Skåne. I also think Sweden is extremely expensive regarding plywood. Therefore, for those of you living in Skåne, it may be worthwhile to drive to a place called Ferrywood, located just outside Copenhagen.
Check the prices here.
www.ferrywood.dk
Skivmaterial is called plader in Danish, and plywood is called krydsfiner.
A sheet of 1200x2400x18 plywood costs 225,- DKK or 260 SEK - that's half the price of Beijer.
The store is owned by a single man who runs everything himself. He is friendly but not good at responding to emails, so it's better to call. Plus - call in advance, as he doesn't always have everything in stock.
Where can I buy the kind of plywood you see in these YT videos? They build a lot of different machines and stuff.RealElwood said: