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On Sun, 12 Mar 2006 15:24:24 GMT, Akston
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On Sun, 12 Mar 2006 03:40:16 GMT, Akston
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Does anyone know anyplace in the greater Atlanta area where
I can buy marine-grade hardwood plywwood like Okume or
similar?
Try Suwanee lumber in Gwinnett county. Their website is
www.suwaneelumber.com or Aircraft spruce east at
www.aircraftspruce.com in Peachtree City

Weebles Wobble
(but they don't fall down)

Thanks.

I called Suwanee, on the phone they said only Fir in
marine-grade.

I should have said I wanted 3/4", Aircraft Spruce only stocks
up to 1/2", makes sense for aircraft!

I think I'm SOL for a local supplier.

Have you tried Atlanta Hardwoods over in Cobb county? I haven't
checked them for marine plywood. A guy at Lowe's told me they
can special order marine ply but I haven't explored that any
further.

What are you building and what part of town? I am over in
Lilburn and building a trimaran.

I live pretty close to Atlanta Hardwoods so I tried there first.
The first guy I talked to showed me the marine grade Fir and told
me it was Okume. I'm no expert so I asked another guy there who I
think was the owner or manager, he said it WAS Fir, said they do
not special order plywood, and then gave me a very nice tour of the
warehouse showing me possible alternatives. It seems they cater to
custom cabinetry and woodworking crowd. They have an amazing
assortment of veneers.

I know I'm looking for something out of the mainstream but I want
what I want.

Sorry, no boats, I'm just building some heavy-duty containers for
some equipment of mine, but I figured this group would have the
best suggestions and I have not been disappointed. I'll either
just use Fir and glass the hell out of it or go with Denny's
suggestion and laminate some thinner sheets, maybe with a layer of
glass in between.

Thanks everybody