On 2007-10-06 21:37:49 +0100, said:

thanks again. Andy, on that link u provided... looks very good and
they deliver but im confused about the choise of plywood.

here is Veneered MR Grade Plywood (veneered 1 face only) 2440 x 1220
http://www.slhardwoods.co.uk/sheetma...asp?sheetID=10


and this is WBP Plywood Products
http://www.slhardwoods.co.uk/sheetma...asp?sheetID=25


Is veneered plywood like mdf with a glossy plastic feeling veneer over
it, or is it cabinet grade ply with a real wood layer?

Both material types on that site have the real wood as a veneer.


If so is there
cabinet grade ply among the WBP Plywood Products (that don't mention
they have a veneer) ?

WBP is mainly used for construction purposes (typical of the stuff sold
in DIY store) although the ones here not.

Can veneer mean either a thin layer of real wood
or a lino material with a wood pattern.

The description should tell you. Normally the work "effect",
"melamine" or "foil" is used.

Prices suggest there are some
v. good quality ones. Is it safe to assume russian birch is going to
be attractive on one side? - at that price i should hope so!

There should be a balancing veneer generally. Also the availability
of different thicknesses gives a clue. For example 6mm for a cabinet
back where you would have the good side facing forwards and the hidden
rear side being a cheaper veneer,