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Post by nccamper on Sept 8, 2016 9:31:26 GMT -8
did you purchase from them? they are about 6 blocks from me in everett wa The source came from sglshot. Send him a message for details since he may not check this thread.
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Post by bullseye17 on Sept 8, 2016 15:01:08 GMT -8
Just incase anyone is ever looking in Buffalo or Western New York, there is only one place that can get 1/8" Birch, and it's Lenco Lumber. They have multiple locations around the buffalo area, and it's a special order item. It's almost $70/sheet and has a minimum of 6 or 7 sheets (I can't remember exactly).
I spent weeks researching and calling every possible place I could find (and I'm pretty good at finding things like this), and this is the only option.
If you can do something other than Birch, there is a marine supply shop in the Toronto area that has a warehouse in Buffalo, and they have some various kinds of 1/8" marine plywood. Meranke, Okoume, etc. It's called Noah's Marine Supply. Prices start around $38/sheet.
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Post by theresa on Sept 30, 2016 7:30:13 GMT -8
Hammond Lumber Company, which has 13 locations in mid- coastal- and southern Maine can get it. It's a special order and around $65/sheet. The man I spoke with is Paul Mahan at the Bangor location. That said, I'm still going to try the Columbia Forest Products sheets from Home Depot for almost 1/3 the price.
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Post by Dad Rambles on Sept 30, 2016 11:43:25 GMT -8
Hammond Lumber Company, which has 13 locations in mid- coastal- and southern Maine can get it. It's a special order and around $65/sheet. The man I spoke with is Paul Mahan at the Bangor location. That said, I'm still going to try the Columbia Forest Products sheets from Home Depot for almost 1/3 the price. I have one of the Columbia Forest products sheets at my house, but I don't think I'm going to use it. I originally thought it was pretty good, but I just don't like the stoutness of out. It is REALLY bendable, much more than a normal 1/8 panel (of any wood) should be to provide the adequate structure to support things. It might work, but Ijust think i'm going to bite the bullet and pay about the same price as Hammond ($62 bucks) from a supplier in Summerville, SC. I have gone over and over, and over this in my head... but this is what I've FINALLY decided on. The way I figure it is that is the part of the camper that I'm going to sleep next to at night (and therefore look at if the lights are on). I want it to look right, and I want it to be strong... THe difference in price will be long forgotten when it is all over with, is structurally sound, and looks correct. Just me 2 cents...
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Post by theresa on Sept 30, 2016 12:39:35 GMT -8
Hammond Lumber Company, which has 13 locations in mid- coastal- and southern Maine can get it. It's a special order and around $65/sheet. The man I spoke with is Paul Mahan at the Bangor location. That said, I'm still going to try the Columbia Forest Products sheets from Home Depot for almost 1/3 the price. I have one of the Columbia Forest products sheets at my house, but I don't think I'm going to use it. I originally thought it was pretty good, but I just don't like the stoutness of out. It is REALLY bendable, much more than a normal 1/8 panel (of any wood) should be to provide the adequate structure to support things. It might work, but Ijust think i'm going to bite the bullet and pay about the same price as Hammond ($62 bucks) from a supplier in Summerville, SC. I have gone over and over, and over this in my head... but this is what I've FINALLY decided on. The way I figure it is that is the part of the camper that I'm going to sleep next to at night (and therefore look at if the lights are on). I want it to look right, and I want it to be strong... THe difference in price will be long forgotten when it is all over with, is structurally sound, and looks correct. Just me 2 cents... Hmmm, interesting. Do you think the 1/8" from Columbia would stand up if I'm using 1/4" on the walls, and then use the 1/8" just on the radius (front, rear and where need be on the roof panels), using extra framing on the roof, and use a 1/4" sheet in the panel where the fan vent goes would provide enough rigidity?
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Post by Dad Rambles on Sept 30, 2016 20:22:50 GMT -8
I have one of the Columbia Forest products sheets at my house, but I don't think I'm going to use it. I originally thought it was pretty good, but I just don't like the stoutness of out. It is REALLY bendable, much more than a normal 1/8 panel (of any wood) should be to provide the adequate structure to support things. It might work, but Ijust think i'm going to bite the bullet and pay about the same price as Hammond ($62 bucks) from a supplier in Summerville, SC. I have gone over and over, and over this in my head... but this is what I've FINALLY decided on. The way I figure it is that is the part of the camper that I'm going to sleep next to at night (and therefore look at if the lights are on). I want it to look right, and I want it to be strong... THe difference in price will be long forgotten when it is all over with, is structurally sound, and looks correct. Just me 2 cents... Hmmm, interesting. Do you think the 1/8" from Columbia would stand up if I'm using 1/4" on the walls, and then use the 1/8" just on the radius (front, rear and where need be on the roof panels), using extra framing on the roof, and use a 1/4" sheet in the panel where the fan vent goes would provide enough rigidity? Ha. ha. That is EXACTLY what my plan was going to be if I didn't buy the $$ stuff. I would say it's a great plan "B" if you want to take that route. I know the 1/4 (which is really 3/16th ish) Columbia stuff they sell in stock at HD, is nice looking stuff. If you want to go that route, I think that might work for the vent panel (mine is bad as well), and the sides. I don't know if the increase in plywood thickness on the sides /ends will affect the attachment to the wall enough to make the room skin not fit back on... or may cause other problems... this was my worry. It may or may not, maybe others will chime in here. As far as the stoutness for the curve. You might could add additional framing of 1x material in that area and get away with it.. just have to try it I guess. As far as matching visually, the piece of 1/8 beding I bought had more "flame" to it than the 1/4 stuff at HD.. not sure if the shellac will take care of that or not. I did a little test piece with shellac, and while not perfectly clear, the tones did seem to match the original, and there is a little "grain" to the original, so I think that aspect of it will work. If we could readily get 1/8 in the SE... this wouldn't be such an issue!!!! Those in the NW don't know how good they have it!
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Post by vikx on Sept 30, 2016 20:42:24 GMT -8
It's a lot harder to trim the seams with a 3/16 to 1/8" change. I did it in my Hanson and found that the ceiling was just as strong with 1/8 on other trailers. The strength comes from the rafters rather than the panels. The panels do add sheer strength but the closet and other supports generally are in the same area, so the vent is well supported.
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Post by Dad Rambles on Nov 4, 2016 16:59:47 GMT -8
Berlin G Myers Lumber Corporation 350 N Main St, Summerville, SC 29483 (843) 873-2010
1/8 4x8 sheet of birch. About $62 a Sheet, but in stock and they said that can order just about anything, including Ash if you have a camper with Ash instead of birch like some Shasta's do. The best selection of sheet goods of anywhere I've seen in this area.
They have a VERY extensive plywood stock as well as exotic rough cut, and finished lumber. Also large slabs and other great stuff.
They were very helpful, and let me pick my own stuff, altough sheet 2-8 in the stack were all equally as perfect. I asked who was the manufactuer of the ply and they said "Columbia forest products".. HUM.. the rep I talked to said that they didn't product a 1/8 ply (non radius bending ply). I tried that from home depot and it was too "bendy". Oh well. This is the place for me from now on.
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Post by mrmarty51 on Nov 5, 2016 6:22:42 GMT -8
I found some 1/8th inch at a place called Menards for about $10.00 a sheet. They are calling it Lauan. I wonder if it will be the same and if it will be bendable enough to wrap the curves. Does anyone know anything about this stuff ?
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Post by nccamper on Nov 5, 2016 9:01:16 GMT -8
I found some 1/8th inch at a place called Menards for about $10.00 a sheet. They are calling it Lauan. I wonder if it will be the same and if it will be bendable enough to wrap the curves. Does anyone know anything about this stuff ? Luan is made for floor underpayment and it is different than stain grade birch, Ash, etc, plywood. It's thicker and less bendable than the 1/8" wood used in most campers. People have made it work but it doesn't have the grain or absorb the stain like the panels above. Cheaper 1/8" panels often have quality issues touched on here and in other threads. Best to pay for a quality panel. I hope that helps.
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Post by mrmarty51 on Nov 5, 2016 9:10:22 GMT -8
I found some 1/8th inch at a place called Menards for about $10.00 a sheet. They are calling it Lauan. I wonder if it will be the same and if it will be bendable enough to wrap the curves. Does anyone know anything about this stuff ? Luan is made for floor underpayment and it is different than stain grade birch, Ash, etc, plywood. It's thicker and less bendable than the 1/8" wood used in most campers. People have made it work but it doesn't have the grain or absorb the stain like the panels above. Cheaper 1/8" panels often have quality issues touched on here and in other threads. Best to pay for a quality panel. I hope that helps. Definitely does help. Probably going to have to bite the bullet and buy the stuff for fifty bucks to get it right. Thank you NC and everyone for all the help.
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Post by jeremiah on Nov 25, 2016 8:15:47 GMT -8
Stone lake lumber. Stone lake wisconsin 15.49 a sheet . I bought 8 sheets 6 were nice grain and the other 2 I worked in cuts to remove most if not so beautiful marks.
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Post by 1966airstream on Dec 2, 2016 10:26:42 GMT -8
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Post by Dad Rambles on Dec 2, 2016 10:50:41 GMT -8
I called them a while back and the only birch they had was baltic, 5x5 sheets? Do they also carry 4x8 normally?
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Post by CorvettCrzy on Jan 2, 2017 1:09:44 GMT -8
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