I want a small piece (500mm square would be fine) of thin ply (3/4 mm) -
preferably birch.

Looked at various search engines, etc. but cannot think where to find
any. From a historical perspective, High Wycombe should be groaning with
suppliers - but I can't find any that look promising for such a tiny
amount. And of course I don't want to use much petrol for such a small
quantity.

Am I missing an obvious place to look? I don't think the sheds usually
have birch (mostly some anonymous tropical hardwood).

--
Rod

Hypothyroidism is a seriously debilitating condition with an insidious
onset.
Although common it frequently goes undiagnosed.
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On Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:20:25 +0100, Rod wrote:

I want a small piece (500mm square would be fine) of thin ply (3/4 mm) -
preferably birch.

Looked at various search engines, etc. but cannot think where to find
any. From a historical perspective, High Wycombe should be groaning with
suppliers - but I can't find any that look promising for such a tiny
amount. And of course I don't want to use much petrol for such a small
quantity.

Am I missing an obvious place to look? I don't think the sheds usually
have birch (mostly some anonymous tropical hardwood).

Model shops?

--
Si Hoc Legere Scis Nimium Eruditionis Habes

the dot wanderer at tesco dot net

Rod wrote:
I want a small piece (500mm square would be fine) of thin ply (3/4 mm) -
preferably birch.

Looked at various search engines, etc. but cannot think where to find
any. From a historical perspective, High Wycombe should be groaning with
suppliers - but I can't find any that look promising for such a tiny
amount. And of course I don't want to use much petrol for such a small
quantity.

Am I missing an obvious place to look? I don't think the sheds usually
have birch (mostly some anonymous tropical hardwood).


My local merchant (Champions) does 1/2 and 1/4 sheets

"Rod" wrote in message
...
I want a small piece (500mm square would be fine) of thin ply (3/4 mm) -
preferably birch.

Looked at various search engines, etc. but cannot think where to find any.
From a historical perspective, High Wycombe should be groaning with
suppliers - but I can't find any that look promising for such a tiny
amount. And of course I don't want to use much petrol for such a small
quantity.

Am I missing an obvious place to look? I don't think the sheds usually
have birch (mostly some anonymous tropical hardwood).

--
Rod

Hypothyroidism is a seriously debilitating condition with an insidious
onset.
Although common it frequently goes undiagnosed.
www.thyromind.info www.thyroiduk.org www.altsupportthyroid.org

French Polishers,Antique restorers

Rod wrote:
I want a small piece (500mm square would be fine) of thin ply (3/4
mm) - preferably birch.

Looked at various search engines, etc. but cannot think where to find
any. From a historical perspective, High Wycombe should be groaning
with suppliers - but I can't find any that look promising for such a
tiny amount. And of course I don't want to use much petrol for such a
small quantity.

Am I missing an obvious place to look? I don't think the sheds usually
have birch (mostly some anonymous tropical hardwood).

You aren't going to be able to find this so you may as well stop looking -
you are being too specific.

Yes it is available, but only usually by special order, and even then, only
usually in 8ft by 4ft sheets.

Any particular reason why it has to be birch? - once you've discounted this,
finding the size will be easy - most sheds will have offcuts fairly cheap.

--
Phil L
RSRL Tipster Of The Year 2008

Phil L wrote:
Rod wrote:
I want a small piece (500mm square would be fine) of thin ply (3/4
mm) - preferably birch.

Looked at various search engines, etc. but cannot think where to find
any. From a historical perspective, High Wycombe should be groaning
with suppliers - but I can't find any that look promising for such a
tiny amount. And of course I don't want to use much petrol for such a
small quantity.

Am I missing an obvious place to look? I don't think the sheds usually
have birch (mostly some anonymous tropical hardwood).

You aren't going to be able to find this so you may as well stop looking -
you are being too specific.

Yes it is available, but only usually by special order, and even then, only
usually in 8ft by 4ft sheets.

Any particular reason why it has to be birch? - once you've discounted this,
finding the size will be easy - most sheds will have offcuts fairly cheap.

Yes - to match up with some birch furniture.

Managed to find several BIG suppliers (e.g.
http://www.dhhtimber.co.uk/birch_plywoods.htm) but had hoped for
somewhere that sells it on.

--
Rod

Hypothyroidism is a seriously debilitating condition with an insidious
onset.
Although common it frequently goes undiagnosed.
www.thyromind.info www.thyroiduk.org www.altsupportthyroid.org

"Rod" wrote in message
...
I want a small piece (500mm square would be fine) of thin ply (3/4 mm) -
preferably birch.

Looked at various search engines, etc. but cannot think where to find any.
From a historical perspective, High Wycombe should be groaning with
suppliers - but I can't find any that look promising for such a tiny
amount. And of course I don't want to use much petrol for such a small
quantity.

Am I missing an obvious place to look? I don't think the sheds usually
have birch (mostly some anonymous tropical hardwood).


Birch may be a problem, but phone / cycle around your local wood merchants
and ask if they have offcuts.

Glaziers may also have offcuts from boarding up, but probably not that
thickness.

Would a birch veneer do ? My dad used to do a lot of veneer on ply for his
furniture making.

The Wanderer wrote:
On Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:20:25 +0100, Rod wrote:

I want a small piece (500mm square would be fine) of thin ply (3/4 mm) -
preferably birch.

Looked at various search engines, etc. but cannot think where to find
any. From a historical perspective, High Wycombe should be groaning with
suppliers - but I can't find any that look promising for such a tiny
amount. And of course I don't want to use much petrol for such a small
quantity.

Am I missing an obvious place to look? I don't think the sheds usually
have birch (mostly some anonymous tropical hardwood).

Model shops?

not 3/4" 6mm is the max usually.

The Natural Philosopher wrote:
The Wanderer wrote:
On Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:20:25 +0100, Rod wrote:

I want a small piece (500mm square would be fine) of thin ply (3/4
mm) - preferably birch.

Looked at various search engines, etc. but cannot think where to find
any. From a historical perspective, High Wycombe should be groaning
with suppliers - but I can't find any that look promising for such a
tiny amount. And of course I don't want to use much petrol for such a
small quantity.

Am I missing an obvious place to look? I don't think the sheds
usually have birch (mostly some anonymous tropical hardwood).

Model shops?

not 3/4" 6mm is the max usually.

No - that was 3 or 4 mm not 3/4 inch. So they might be good. But I think
the last OK one closed sometime last year. :-(

--
Rod

Hypothyroidism is a seriously debilitating condition with an insidious
onset.
Although common it frequently goes undiagnosed.
www.thyromind.info www.thyroiduk.org www.altsupportthyroid.org

Rod wrote:
The Natural Philosopher wrote:
The Wanderer wrote:
On Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:20:25 +0100, Rod wrote:

I want a small piece (500mm square would be fine) of thin ply (3/4
mm) - preferably birch.

Looked at various search engines, etc. but cannot think where to
find any. From a historical perspective, High Wycombe should be
groaning with suppliers - but I can't find any that look promising
for such a tiny amount. And of course I don't want to use much
petrol for such a small quantity.

Am I missing an obvious place to look? I don't think the sheds
usually have birch (mostly some anonymous tropical hardwood).

Model shops?

not 3/4" 6mm is the max usually.

No - that was 3 or 4 mm not 3/4 inch. So they might be good. But I think
the last OK one closed sometime last year. :-(

Oh. No problem then. You can get 3x1 sheets or 1x1 sheets from any
decent model shop. Mind you thats a shade under 500mm. Hmm. You need a
boatbuilder, or go to a specialist supplier.

Try www.slecuk.com. and phone em.

Most will do mail order as well.

I could probably find the nearest as well.

If I knew where you were...

The Natural Philosopher wrote:
Rod wrote:
The Natural Philosopher wrote:
The Wanderer wrote:
On Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:20:25 +0100, Rod wrote:

I want a small piece (500mm square would be fine) of thin ply (3/4
mm) - preferably birch.

Looked at various search engines, etc. but cannot think where to
find any. From a historical perspective, High Wycombe should be
groaning with suppliers - but I can't find any that look promising
for such a tiny amount. And of course I don't want to use much
petrol for such a small quantity.

Am I missing an obvious place to look? I don't think the sheds
usually have birch (mostly some anonymous tropical hardwood).

Model shops?

not 3/4" 6mm is the max usually.

No - that was 3 or 4 mm not 3/4 inch. So they might be good. But I
think the last OK one closed sometime last year. :-(

Oh. No problem then. You can get 3x1 sheets or 1x1 sheets from any
decent model shop. Mind you thats a shade under 500mm. Hmm. You need a
boatbuilder, or go to a specialist supplier.

Try www.slecuk.com. and phone em.

Most will do mail order as well.

I could probably find the nearest as well.

If I knew where you were...

Still in High Wycombe. (As in OP :-)

slecuk's site was being updated and doing *very* silly things. Will try
again later.

Size is not that critical - anywhere near would be usable.

Thanks.

--
Rod

Hypothyroidism is a seriously debilitating condition with an insidious
onset.
Although common it frequently goes undiagnosed.
www.thyromind.info www.thyroiduk.org www.altsupportthyroid.org

Rod wrote:
The Natural Philosopher wrote:
The Wanderer wrote:
On Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:20:25 +0100, Rod wrote:

I want a small piece (500mm square would be fine) of thin ply (3/4
mm) - preferably birch.

Looked at various search engines, etc. but cannot think where to
find any. From a historical perspective, High Wycombe should be
groaning with suppliers - but I can't find any that look promising
for such a tiny amount. And of course I don't want to use much
petrol for such a small quantity.

Am I missing an obvious place to look? I don't think the sheds
usually have birch (mostly some anonymous tropical hardwood).

Model shops?

not 3/4" 6mm is the max usually.

No - that was 3 or 4 mm not 3/4 inch. So they might be good. But I think
the last OK one closed sometime last year. :-(

model shops usually have 1 foot squares or 1 foot by 3 foot that some
will cut down for you, 0.5mm to about 10mm are the usual sizes, and you
used to have a model shop next to B&Q down the London road and I believe
there is another one not been to it though

--
Kevin R
Reply address works

Kevin wrote:
Rod wrote:
The Natural Philosopher wrote:
The Wanderer wrote:
On Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:20:25 +0100, Rod wrote:

I want a small piece (500mm square would be fine) of thin ply (3/4
mm) - preferably birch.

Looked at various search engines, etc. but cannot think where to
find any. From a historical perspective, High Wycombe should be
groaning with suppliers - but I can't find any that look promising
for such a tiny amount. And of course I don't want to use much
petrol for such a small quantity.

Am I missing an obvious place to look? I don't think the sheds
usually have birch (mostly some anonymous tropical hardwood).

Model shops?

not 3/4" 6mm is the max usually.

No - that was 3 or 4 mm not 3/4 inch. So they might be good. But I
think the last OK one closed sometime last year. :-(

model shops usually have 1 foot squares or 1 foot by 3 foot that some
will cut down for you, 0.5mm to about 10mm are the usual sizes, and you
used to have a model shop next to B&Q down the London road and I believe
there is another one not been to it though


I think that is no longer there. Canlt see another... :-(

Thanks.

--
Rod

Hypothyroidism is a seriously debilitating condition with an insidious
onset.
Although common it frequently goes undiagnosed.
www.thyromind.info www.thyroiduk.org www.altsupportthyroid.org

Rod wrote:
Kevin wrote:
Rod wrote:
The Natural Philosopher wrote:
The Wanderer wrote:
On Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:20:25 +0100, Rod wrote:

I want a small piece (500mm square would be fine) of thin ply (3/4
mm) - preferably birch.

Looked at various search engines, etc. but cannot think where to
find any. From a historical perspective, High Wycombe should be
groaning with suppliers - but I can't find any that look promising
for such a tiny amount. And of course I don't want to use much
petrol for such a small quantity.

Am I missing an obvious place to look? I don't think the sheds
usually have birch (mostly some anonymous tropical hardwood).

Model shops?

not 3/4" 6mm is the max usually.

No - that was 3 or 4 mm not 3/4 inch. So they might be good. But I
think the last OK one closed sometime last year. :-(

model shops usually have 1 foot squares or 1 foot by 3 foot that some
will cut down for you, 0.5mm to about 10mm are the usual sizes, and
you used to have a model shop next to B&Q down the London road and I
believe there is another one not been to it though


I think that is no longer there. Canlt see another... :-(

Thanks.

Slough Reading Heathrow Wallingford Oxford Brentford all have Model
shops and this is a list of Hertfordshire ones
http://www.zettai.net/find/hertfordshire/model-shops/

--
Kevin R
Reply address works

Kevin wrote:

Slough Reading Heathrow Wallingford Oxford Brentford all have Model
shops and this is a list of Hertfordshire ones
http://www.zettai.net/find/hertfordshire/model-shops/

.... and Maidenhead. I suggest trying a model boat group, they must use it.

Andy

Andy Champ wrote:
Kevin wrote:

Slough Reading Heathrow Wallingford Oxford Brentford all have Model
shops and this is a list of Hertfordshire ones
http://www.zettai.net/find/hertfordshire/model-shops/

.... and Maidenhead. I suggest trying a model boat group, they must use
it.

Andy

Yes - that looks possible - and that zettai search thingy is funny.
Asked for Buckinghamshire and got a mishmash of various counties.

Thanks - will have to check further tomorrow.

--
Rod

Hypothyroidism is a seriously debilitating condition with an insidious
onset.
Although common it frequently goes undiagnosed.
www.thyromind.info www.thyroiduk.org www.altsupportthyroid.org

Rod wrote:
The Natural Philosopher wrote:
Rod wrote:
The Natural Philosopher wrote:
The Wanderer wrote:
On Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:20:25 +0100, Rod wrote:

I want a small piece (500mm square would be fine) of thin ply (3/4
mm) - preferably birch.

Looked at various search engines, etc. but cannot think where to
find any. From a historical perspective, High Wycombe should be
groaning with suppliers - but I can't find any that look promising
for such a tiny amount. And of course I don't want to use much
petrol for such a small quantity.

Am I missing an obvious place to look? I don't think the sheds
usually have birch (mostly some anonymous tropical hardwood).

Model shops?

not 3/4" 6mm is the max usually.

No - that was 3 or 4 mm not 3/4 inch. So they might be good. But I
think the last OK one closed sometime last year. :-(

Oh. No problem then. You can get 3x1 sheets or 1x1 sheets from any
decent model shop. Mind you thats a shade under 500mm. Hmm. You need a
boatbuilder, or go to a specialist supplier.

Try www.slecuk.com. and phone em.

Most will do mail order as well.

I could probably find the nearest as well.

If I knew where you were...

Still in High Wycombe. (As in OP :-)

Skyline Models

Tel: 01494 484545 - Studley Gn Gar Wycombe Rd, Studley Green, High
Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP14 3XB

No idea if they stock it though. There's a big one in Oxford I think,
and West London Models In Harlington.

Also kidlington IIRC.





slecuk's site was being updated and doing *very* silly things. Will try
again later.


Oh, they promised a year ago it would be live in a week..haha. Nothing
has changed since then.



Size is not that critical - anywhere near would be usable.

3x1 sheet then. About 4.50 IIRC.

Thanks.

The Natural Philosopher wrote:
Rod wrote:
The Natural Philosopher wrote:
Rod wrote:
The Natural Philosopher wrote:
The Wanderer wrote:
On Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:20:25 +0100, Rod wrote:

I want a small piece (500mm square would be fine) of thin ply
(3/4 mm) - preferably birch.

Looked at various search engines, etc. but cannot think where to
find any. From a historical perspective, High Wycombe should be
groaning with suppliers - but I can't find any that look
promising for such a tiny amount. And of course I don't want to
use much petrol for such a small quantity.

Am I missing an obvious place to look? I don't think the sheds
usually have birch (mostly some anonymous tropical hardwood).

Model shops?

not 3/4" 6mm is the max usually.

No - that was 3 or 4 mm not 3/4 inch. So they might be good. But I
think the last OK one closed sometime last year. :-(

Oh. No problem then. You can get 3x1 sheets or 1x1 sheets from any
decent model shop. Mind you thats a shade under 500mm. Hmm. You need
a boatbuilder, or go to a specialist supplier.

Try www.slecuk.com. and phone em.

Most will do mail order as well.

I could probably find the nearest as well.

If I knew where you were...

Still in High Wycombe. (As in OP :-)

Skyline Models

Tel: 01494 484545 - Studley Gn Gar Wycombe Rd, Studley Green, High
Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP14 3XB

No idea if they stock it though. There's a big one in Oxford I think,
and West London Models In Harlington.

Also kidlington IIRC.





slecuk's site was being updated and doing *very* silly things. Will
try again later.


Oh, they promised a year ago it would be live in a week..haha. Nothing
has changed since then.



Size is not that critical - anywhere near would be usable.

3x1 sheet then. About 4.50 IIRC.

Thanks.


Thanks again. I quite often go through Studley - there's a garden centre
there. :-)

--
Rod

Hypothyroidism is a seriously debilitating condition with an insidious
onset.
Although common it frequently goes undiagnosed.
www.thyromind.info www.thyroiduk.org www.altsupportthyroid.org