Anyone tried the sanded ply from HD? How does it finish?
Sanded ply from HD ?
Aug 19, 2004
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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
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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.
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.
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.
- Even though they say "sanded", it was still pretty rough. Sanded with a
- 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
Don't feel alone!
Are you SURE it is SANDED PLY and not the brand named SandePly (sp?)
John
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
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