Subject: baidarka Responce to Plywood weights
From: Njell J. Cooley (ncooley@gensysgrp.com)
Date: Wed May 10 2000 - 18:02:52 EDT
> The following question was posted:
>
> Does anyone know where I can get the sq. ft. weights of plywood? I
> am
> looking for information on 1/2 and 3/4 Fir and Oak, interior, exterior,
> and
> marine.
>
> by don bowen
>
> Don:
>
> My engineering reference guide lists the material properties of
> Douglas Fir, Oak dry, and Red Oak. They are as follows:
>
> douglas fir 0.53 specific gravity, 33lbs/cu ft, 891 lbs/cu yd, & 528.6
> kgs/cu m
> Oak dry 0.95 specific gravity, 59lbs/cu ft, 1593 lbs/cu yd, &
> 945.1 kgs/cu m
> Red Oak 0.71 specific gravity, 44lbs/cu ft, 1188 lbs/cu yd, & 704.8
> kgs/cu m
>
> As for the specifics of the plywood with the given thicknesses, you could
> try looking
> on the web under American Plywood Association. They generate and specify
> the veneer grades for
> plywood. My reference guide listed their address if you are intriqued:
>
> American Plywood Association
> P.O. Box 11700
> tacoma,WA 98411
> 206-565-6600
>
>
>
> Njell J. Cooley
>
>
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