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Anyone with Plyboo experience using Kreg Joints? (Bamboo Plywood)

We're building some new furniture (kind of like a video cabinet) for the office. Using plyboo to fit with furniture we had an outside cabinet shop build for us a few years ago. And, using plyboo because there's no need for face frames since the exposed edges are very attractive --- they look like an inlay if you haven't seen them before. They make a great look, quickly.

Just wanted to see if anyone's done this and has any lessons to offer.

The only thing I've found on the web is that sanding needs to happen with higher grits than I'd ordinarily use. The plywood core is, apparently, very, very strong (in our sample build today the drill worked pretty hard making the pocket holes). But, the veneer has long fibers that can fray with coarse sanding (which we saw when we cut it).

Planning to screw and glue rather than just screwing it together...

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Picky picky. That occurred to me when I wrote the question. Here's some photo's... This first one is unfinished plyboo. That piece sitting on top is about 1/4" in width. This is all 3/4" plyboo.

We use it with the edges revealed. My neighbor who owns a spraykote business says he other pieces made from plyboo, but they rarely use these gorgeous edges in the design. I've posted three other photo's in my library. (This is 3/4 Horizontal Bamboo plywood from Emerson Hardwoods in Portland, OR)...


JD said:
Never used it, never seen it. But you have piqued my interest.
BTW, I need to be clear that it is expensive wood right now. We chose it because it reduced our costs by simplifying building. We got 2 desktops, 1 divider, a 19" rack on wheels and a very large video edit station for about the price of commercial dividers.

That being said, this stuff is $160 for a 3/4" x 8' x 4' sheet.

Like I said, we think it's saved us money and given us very uniquely interesting furniture. But that initial price caused a few gulps...
Emerson is on Hwy 30 in that industrial district NW. Like you are going to St. Helens. They have a website. And a sister store "Crosscut". I think they also have stores in Seattle.

Mostly they serve commercial, but are able to buy there.

I assume you also know the local store Woodcrafters, not part of the Woodcraft chain. Another great source for wood. They carry a great supply of S4S.

Phillip said:
Where is Emerson Hardwoods? I live in Nehalem just south of Cannon Beach, and I come to Portland when I have to or when I have a wood crisis. How well does this hold screws? How does it take to glue and which type are you using? You mention shredding (fray) does this have any other problems like hand or power planes, pocket holes, router? Water resistance, does it delaminate bad?
We leave it natural because it's beautiful. There is also a darker variety (same as thedarker cutting boards). I haven't stained either, but I'll have to ask my spraykote source...

JD said:
gdatomic said:
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That being said, this stuff is $160 for a 3/4" x 8' x 4' sheet.


WOW! That is spendy. But, as you said, it sure is some nice looking wood. I can see making smaller items with that wood. The end grain is beautiful. Does it stain well? Or is it better in its natural state?
About the screws... So far no problem. We built the sample fixture with coarse screws.

But I think we will use the fine ones for the bigger building. It may be called plywood, but the core is made of solid slats...

Phillip said:
Where is Emerson Hardwoods? I live in Nehalem just south of Cannon Beach, and I come to Portland when I have to or when I have a wood crisis. How well does this hold screws? How does it take to glue and which type are you using? You mention shredding (fray) does this have any other problems like hand or power planes, pocket holes, router? Water resistance, does it delaminate bad?

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