Sanded ply from HD ?

[James]

Anyone tried the sanded ply from HD? How does it finish?

[Richard Clements]

the sanded pine finishes so so, need to use a condioner or it blotches bad I made a tv table out of it take a look, and yes the site looks like crap, it's just something I knocked up one day

[Larry Blanchard]

They have one version sporadically that's not pine. It's poplar or maple or birch or some unknown tropical, but it finishes quite well.

[Wayne K.]

I think it's great for utilitarian projects in the shop and shed. I have always finished with a coat of amber shellac or paint.

[NoOne N Particular]

I have recently used some of their sanded ply, but for my project it will not be finished (covered with other materials). However, I have a couple of comments.

1. Even though they say "sanded", it was still pretty rough. Sanded with a

40 or 60 grit maybe. I have purchased other plywood that was smoother than this stuff. This would still need a LOT more sanding prior to applying any other finish or sealer.

1. It seemed very dry and brittle but I don't have a moisture meter so I can't say for certain. It seems like it would absorb finish/sealer by the ton.

Wayne

[nospambob]

Don't feel alone!

[John]

Are you SURE it is SANDED PLY and not the brand named SandePly (sp?)

John

[NoOne N Particular]

Yup. Gotta remember that this came from Home Depot. I think I am going to stop buying wood there because the wood they have (at least my local store) is just crap.

Wayne