A pleasant experience with B&Q plywood- TWICE!

[Bob Minchin]

As per title really. Normally I would not be suggesting this supplier but there is a write up of my recent findings here for those interested.

Bob

[Tim Watts]

I've found some pretty decent ply (similar to yours) at B&Q twice over the last few years.

Plus they have a wall saw which was dead handy when I wanted a load of panels to blank off the last 2ft of loft void (end of floorboards, beginning of cable basket) - fitted with machine screws into "nutserts" for easy removal.

Saved loads of cutting (just wacked them in in 4ft lengths and cut the end ones down) and easy to transport.

[Bill]

This is all good to hear and, next time I need some ply, I'll definitely have a look at B & Q.

Recently I've been taking the easy way out and just visiting the nearest yard. They are ever so friendly, cheerful and helpful with precision cutting etc., but I have to say that I've not been happy with some of the ply and other woods that they seem happy to stock.

Have things changed since I last bought marine ply in reasonable quantities about 20 years ago? Then it was a question of touring the local wood yards until you found one whose order had just arrived off the ship. Then it was a question of inspecting it carefully to check for consistency, voids etc. before any thought of purchase.

[Bill Wright]

Thanks. Interesting.

Bill

[Jethro_uk]

Not so much plywood, but contiboard for shelving (surely no one buys the incredibly marked up ones ?).

Local B&Q were happy to take a big piece and slice it into shelves (took seconds). Having the right tools ....

[Vir Campestris]

Mine weren't. I was tempted to borrow a saw from one of the shelves...

Andy

[Dave Plowman (News)]

Did they apply the edging strip for you too?

[Jethro_uk]

These were utility shelves, so I can live without all of them having edging ...