What is “Para-Ply”?
From: Keith Parris (Newsgroup: rec.woodworking) I have recently been introduced to a type of plywood referred to as Para-ply. Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to find a very detailed description of it. I have sent inquiries to the Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association, Boise Cascade, and the editors of “This Old House”, and not any of them recognize the name para-ply. I purchased a sheet of it at Home Depot. I’ve come to the conclusion that para-ply must be an inventory code used within Home Depot. If this is the case, I wonder why they have a sign above/below the wood identifying it as para-ply to their customers I used this to make two projects so far. I am very well satisified with para-ply for both of these projects. However, I would like to know more about the wood. All I know about Para-ply is that it is a plywood product that comes from Paraguay. It is made from Birch veneers layered with grain in each layer running perpendicular to the adjoining layers. It is available in 4
