Plywood?

[Golden Arrow II]

Anyone know where I could get 1/2 inch by 12 foot plywood at in mid Michigan? I am in the process of replacing the floor in my Islander and that is what is in it I believe, I forgot to measure thickness before I left the barn. I would like to keep it one piece and not have to piece it together.

Thanks,
Golden Arrow II

 

[bowman316]

Re: Plywood?

why not get 2 pieces of 8 ft plywood.
when i replaced my deck, I used fiberglasss resin to hold the wood down the to stringers. And put weight on top of the plywood.

Try to get a good hardwood too. not pine plywood.

 

[lckstckn2smknbrls]

Re: Plywood?

You can do a scarf joint to join 2 pieces of plywood. With the right glue or epoxy the joint will be stronger than the plywood.

 

[osborn159]

Re: Plywood?

buying a larger than 4x8 sheet can get $$$$$$, id work w 2 4x8sheets. save your money for something else along the way.

 

[erikgreen]

Re: Plywood?

I know this isn't helping, but you should be covering your plywood with fiberglass or at least resin plus a little cloth or mat for water protection, and the joint between the two pieces of 8 foot won't show... no scarf needed, just butt joint it, and if you like overlap on the bottom with another piece of ply...

Erik

 

[Golden Arrow II]

Re: Plywood?

I found it in 3/4" x 5' x 12' now I have to decide if that's the best way to go.

 

[bowman316]

Re: Plywood?

I would just take angle your circular saw, and rip one side of the joint.
rip the other peice at the same angle, just upside down and in the opposite direction.

 

[osborn159]

Re: Plywood?

pricey wasnt it???

 

[Golden Arrow II]

Re: Plywood?

Just under $200, no not cheap and it will take up to 2 weeks to get it.

 

[osborn159]

Re: Plywood?

got a sheet at hd today 1/2 bc exterior grade, $21.87 a sheet i think the 3/4 was $28-29 a whole lot easier to swallow, so u have a seam, is that worth $140 bucks you would have to spill a lot of resin to make up that difference.
your boat your call, D

 

[NSBCraig]

Re: Plywood?

yikes $200 for some ply!

3/4 is thicker then you need too.