What woodworkers need to know about plywood

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[davidlocke]

Good grief, Stumpy--where have you been? Or where was I not looking? An info-dense presentation, straightforward, not condescending, richly rewarding. No boom-boom-da-boom so-called music thumping over your voice. Thanks for all of it--the attitude, the info. I'll be back.

[midtdal]

I worked in plywood and veneer plants for many years in western Canada. All the veneers were dried to a very specific moisture content before being laid up and pressed. I worked in the days when veneers were laid up by hand, cores fed through a glue machine, sheets laid by hand by sheet turners. The notion that veneers of various moisture content were "mashed together" did not exist in the plants where I worked.
I fed wet veneer through dryers that were hundreds of feet long and at other times piled the veneer that exited the dry end. I piled wet veneer that exited the lathe and ran the patching machine, ones that punched out the knot holes and replaced the knots with whole veneer. The glues that we used were waterproof. It was interesting to learn about the grading system and learn more about the hardwood plywoods.
Thanks Stumpy.

[schtuke]

This guy has, by far, the best backdrop for a YouTube woodworking show.

[jmelendez]

Thanks for sharing your wisdom and experience. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve referred to any number of your videos for guidance. Stumpy you may or may not be aware but you are impacting the new generation of woodworkers so profoundly and I for one am grateful for your videos.
👍🏻

[Stefano]

Stumpy, you weren't kidding when you said this video would contain a lot of useful info. This will be helpful the next time I buy plywood.

[CraigNorton]

I never thought I’d say that I’m very thankful for a comprehensive overview of the various plywood’s on the market. Seriously excellent video.

[jamestricker]

Your videos could be made into a TV show.

Genuinely informative, ego free, educational content.

Thank you for uploading

[bwilliamsful]

I just wanted to know the real difference between Luan and other softwood plywood for a project. Watching this video made me realize how irrelevant it is, neither will suit my needs. Thank you immensely for this video and the information sir.

[kevincooper]

Excellent advice for a novice 67-year-old just about to build a walk-in wardrobe (Closet as they say in the USA)...thank you.

[semafooooo]

This is by far .. the most intellectual tutorial about plywood ever well done mate.

Keep up the great lessons.

[josephbrauer]

Holy crap ! I never knew there was so much to consider about plywood . I knew about the layered gluing and cross grain strength, but the different grading systems blew me away . Thanks Mr. Hamilton .

[broakland]

Your videos are consistently high quality, I’m gleaning so much information, thank you.

[paweladamczyk]

Poland shore line with Baltic Sea is 528km long and birch trees grow in large numbers in every Polish forest. My grandad's farm land has been converted into birch forest 25-30 years ago and some good few tons of it sold for top dollar price. Love your videos James. I've learnt a lot from you. 👍

[Christopher-pfqt]

I’ve gotta say, your tutorial videos are some of the best on the Internet. Thanks!

[rla]

I almost blew past this video because "I know plywood, " but I learned some new things - mostly about the core of "hardwood" veneers,  and it reinforced some things I already knew.  Thanks for putting this up.

[Reaperman]

I only caught a bit over half of that, but I'm pretty sure that in just 10 minutes you still got me well into the top 5% of the population in terms of plywood knowledge. Nice information density. It tells me what I need to know for now, and if/when it's time to know the rest, there's just 10 min to rewatch.

[WhatsupWayneLWC]

I thought I knew most everything about plywood but I learned several things from your great tutorial !

[crafts_avenue]

yes it did help a lot in fact, and I stumbled on it at exactly right time I need a specification on plywood.
thanx a bunch dude

[crossgrainwoodproductsltd]

James, great tutorial. I've been toying around with woodworking since I was young with my Dad and grandfather as their shop rat (grunt, goto girl lol) and I loved every minute of it! I learned so much back then. I didn't realize how much of that knowledge I had retained until I retired at 50 and built a shop in my back yard. My tutors mainly used boards of pine, oak, and ash. Occasionally walnut which has been my favorite wood. So I did know much about plywood other than there are grades. After watching this video, I feel much more confident to buy plywood. All of my shop cabinets are made from pine boards, but if I build more I'll be looking at the better grade plywood thanks to you. Thanks!!

[BobHerres]

James you continue to amaze... Your videos are more than enjoyable... Every minute is always fully packed with tons of great information in a very concise and well-organized format. Thank you