What does BB BB grade ply mean?

BB grade. This grade is similar to B grade but allows for larger knots and repairs to the face. Sound, smooth knots are allowed and these will typically be under 50mm in diameter. Open knots can be repaired with wooden plugs. The material should be suitable for applications where the visual look is not critical.

What are the grades of birch plywood?

General Baltic Birch Grades:

• B/BB: Single piece face and back veneer. Face veneers are considered clear and free of defects with a light-uniform color.
• BB/BB: Single piece face and back.
• BB/CP: Single piece face and back.
• CP/CP: Single piece face and back.
• C/C: Patches, open knots, and small veneer splits allowed.

Is birch plywood good for longboards?

This plywood is a good choice for its flexibility, and strength. Also, this plywood is rated for being 100% solid all the way through. This means there are no potential voids in between layers as you can get with conventional plywood. Maple is also another popular choice for longboards.

What is birch plywood best quality?

Baltic, Russian and other European birch plywood faces are graded by the letters B (best), BB, CP and C (worst) for both the face and the back. These plywoods usually have a consistent void-free core of the same species as the face. Generally B/BB is the best grade that is available.

Is birch plywood good for skateboards?

The best plywood for making skateboards is 1/8″ Baltic or Russian Birch. North America Plywood grades of lumber are usually not suitable for making quality skateboards unless you can find a full core maple or birch with little knotting or open voids within the cores.

What plywood is best for longboards?

The best plywood for making skateboards is 1/8″ Baltic or Russian Birch. Typically, Baltic Birch comes in 5′ x 5′ sheets in thicknesses from 1/8 to 3/4″. Home Depot, Lowe’s and Rona in Canada do not sell true Baltic Birch and even though the material is similar in look it is not suitable for board building.

What is the best grade of plywood?

A-grade plywood
A-grade plywood: This is the highest-quality plywood and therefore typically the most expensive, since the veneers will be flawless. A-grade plywood is smooth and can be easily painted. B-grade plywood: B-grade plywood is slightly less smooth than A-grade plywood and has a solid foundation.

What are the grades for Baltic birch plywood?

Grading Standards. Baltic Birch Plywood is graded with a face and back grade designation. The following face/back veneer grades are available from our warehouse facilities: B/BB: Single piece face and back veneer. Face veneers are considered clear and free of defects with a light-uniform color.

What kind of plywood is rated B / BB?

(2) Rotary Red Oak; 10% Sap allowed in Rift, Comb, and P/S; Any Sap allowed in Rotary White Oak. Imported Plywood is graded with a face and back grade designation. B/BB: Single piece face and back veneer. Face veneers are considered clear and free of defects with a light-uniform color.

How big is a piece of birch plywood?

Board size 1220 x 3050 & 1525 x 3050 is available from stock – please check with your nearest depot. Contact Us…

Which is the highest grade of plywood WBP?

WBP Plywood Highest Grade Birch Long Grain B/BB 2440 x 1220mm. Grain runs down the 2440mm length. This is a commercial board, all sides need trimming, usable size 2400 x 1200mm. A typical plywood panel has face veneers of a higher grade than the core veneers.