Good grief, Stumpy--where have you been? Or where was I not looking? An info-dense presentation, straightforward, not condescending, richly rewarding. No boom-boom-da-boom so-called music thumping over your voice. Thanks for all of it--the attitude, the info. I'll be back.

I just wanted to know the real difference between Luan and other softwood plywood for a project. Watching this video made me realize how irrelevant it is, neither will suit my needs. Thank you immensely for this video and the information sir.

This guy has, by far, the best backdrop for a KZfaq woodworking show.

I never thought I’d say that I’m very thankful for a comprehensive overview of the various plywood’s on the market. Seriously excellent video.

Stumpy, you weren't kidding when you said this video would contain a lot of useful info. This will be helpful the next time I buy plywood.

Thanks for sharing your wisdom and experience. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve referred to any number of your videos for guidance. Stumpy you may or may not be aware but you are impacting the new generation of woodworkers so profoundly and I for one am grateful for your videos. 👍🏻

I worked in plywood and veneer plants for many years in western Canada. All the veneers were dried to a very specific moisture content before being laid up and pressed. I worked in the days when veneers were laid up by hand, cores fed through a glue machine, sheets laid by hand by sheet turners. The notion that veneers of various moisture content were "mashed together" did not exist in the plants where I worked. I fed wet veneer through dryers that were hundreds of feet long and at other times piled the veneer that exited the dry end. I piled wet veneer that exited the lathe and ran the patching machine, ones that punched out the knot holes and replaced the knots with whole veneer. The glues that we used were waterproof. It was interesting to learn about the grading system and learn more about the hardwood plywoods. Thanks Stumpy.

Bless you this new year James! Thank you for the great information.

I thought I knew most everything about plywood but I learned several things from your great tutorial !

Your videos could be made into a TV show. Genuinely informative, ego free, educational content. Thank you for uploading

What a great educational video, James! I will definitely bookmark this for future reference. I really appreciate the brevity of your videos - - no inane banter, just the facts. Thank you for this vid!

Great discussion James, thanks for posting it.

Thank you for your continued, educated, valuable, information. I appreciate what you do.

This is by far .. the most intellectual tutorial about plywood ever existed..... well done mate. Keep up the great lessons.

This series and your clear/concise delivery is both riveting and informative. Thanks for a geat resource!

Great overview and very well presented! Thank you! Really helpful

This is the first video of yours that I've seen. Instantly subscribed! You do a great job of summing up information in a way thats interesting and to the point. Will be digging through your channel seeing what I can learn. Thank you!

Thanks James. Always informative and relevant.

Most excellent informative and relevant tutorial. Much needed and appreciated!

THANK you. I learn something new every day, and this tutorial is right up there in value.

I just learned so much!!! I love my woodworking and DIY for small projects and this has been really educational. I'm subscribed, teach on!!

Thank you for this video! Great info for someone learning the trade. It’s amazing how much I learn from your videos!

James you continue to amaze... Your videos are more than enjoyable... Every minute is always fully packed with tons of great information in a very concise and well-organized format. Thank you

Holy Heck!!! I had a good grasp I thought, as Paul Bucalo said below I have a multi ply headache too. Thanks for sharing the knowledge!!!!

Wow. So impressive. You had so much information at all times and did it all in one take. KZfaq video EXCELLENCE.

Brilliant tutorial, James. A level of teaching hard to find on YT. Grrrreeeaaaat Job!

I’ve gotta say, your tutorial videos are some of the best on the Internet. Thanks!

Absolutely a great video. Cleared up a lot for me. Thanks James!

you are a fantastic presenter. your preparation is evident.

Excellent tutorial on plywood. I'll be referencing this for a long time.

Hi James, that is a very clear explanation of the differences and benefits of ply products. Great work!

Amazing!!! I have not seen a video on plywood. This one is comprehensive!

Great info presented in a nice clear concise form...THANK YOU!

THANKS! As a new woodworker, your information in this vid taught me a lot!

Thank you for the great video and learned a ton. I now will look for plywood in other places than just the big box stores.

Kuddos👏👏👏 great video, your wealth of knowledge and experience is amazing. One of the best woodworking channels 👍. Keep up the awesome work.

Thanks man. Answered a lot of questions I had about big box home store plywood.

Great video. I was trying to make some shop shelves and tool holders from construction grade recently, and didn’t realize how big of a difference it was versus birch outside of appearance and lack of hardwood veneer. Going to bookmark this and use your info to make myself a plywood reference sheet.

Your videos are consistently high quality, I’m gleaning so much information, thank you.

I am in love!!! Seriously, the value people like you bring (without charge) to the world is amazing. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience.

I absolutely LOVE this channel!

Hi James. I have been watching your channel for a while now and I recently got into woodworking about a year ago. I just want to say, the tips and trick you give have helped tremendously. All though, I do make mistakes here and there, your knowledge and information have helped me prevent a lot of mistakes. Keep up the good work.

James, this is an excellent overview of plywood and its designated grades! Thank you for sharing this as I learned a few new insights to the grades of plywood for using it in furniture applications.

Color me educated and informed! Thanks again, James!

Thank you so much. I have been asking about wood products and measurements etc for a long time and consistantly get differing and bs answers. Your presentation was so informative. Thanks again.

Great start to the New Year, thanks James!

yes it did help a lot in fact, and I stumbled on it at exactly right time I need a specification on plywood. thanx a bunch dude

Dude, you are a good teacher.

This is one of the most concise tutorials I have seen on any subject! There are an infinite number of experts in all sorts of endeavors who are very experienced at what they do. However, being very knowledgeable and experienced on a particular subject does not necessarily make you a good teacher! Knowing how to impart your knowledge to those who are less initiated is also an art that is separate from the subject but equally as important. Having deep knowledge in concert with the ability to effectively share that deep knowledge, is the reason I just decided to subscribe to this channel! Thank you Stumpy, for helping me to better understand plywood after having purchased probably several hundred sheets over my lifetime based on the looks of the wood!

Thank you so much for the great information! I learned so much. Truly appreciate it.

Superb summary of a confusing topic. Thanks for doing all the research for us!

Thank you for clarifying and reinforcing what I’ve learned within the last two years of working in a cabinetry. I cut flatwork on a CNC router, and for a long time I was just a button pusher, but now I’m starting to embrace modern carpentry, and posts like these are amazing to me. Thank you for sharing!

Great explanation on plywood. Thanks for sharing.

A good explanation of plywood. Thanks.

Well, well done. Thank you for an excellent tutorial.

Damn! I consider myself a veteran woodworker, but your knowledge in these videos is great and I learn a ton. Thanks.

James , you are a great instructor. Thanks for all safety lecture. Thanks for this one also. weed end worrier . N. California.

Extremely helpful and direct thank you

Great video, King James! This is great info. Your videos are gold

Thanks James very instructive and helpful.

You the dude, my dude. Thanks for the straight info.

I guess you got this video idea because of the troubles you had with your shelving....the best content is always gained from experience. Great video and one I’ll come back to often.

Thanks for posting content on New Years day!

GREAT information James, keep up the great work on your channel.

James, great tutorial. I've been toying around with woodworking since I was young with my Dad and grandfather as their shop rat (grunt, goto girl lol) and I loved every minute of it! I learned so much back then. I didn't realize how much of that knowledge I had retained until I retired at 50 and built a shop in my back yard. My tutors mainly used boards of pine, oak, and ash. Occasionally walnut which has been my favorite wood. So I did know much about plywood other than there are grades. After watching this video, I feel much more confident to buy plywood. All of my shop cabinets are made from pine boards, but if I build more I'll be looking at the better grade plywood thanks to you. Thanks!!

Thank You !! Excellent teaching !

That wall... I would watch a video of you explaining every tool behind you. Seriously. Awesome video, thanks!

Thanks James. Grades are different again here in Australia but that doesn’t mean I didn’t learn a lot from you.

Amazing explanation. Thanks for another great video!

Amazingly informative video - as usual. Loving your stuff!

Excellent info. I'm not a woodworker but this is good to know in general.

Great video James - very useful, thank you from 🇫🇷

Thank you for sharing this info, i was not aware of any of this!

you are very clever !! all your videos are very interesting!! thank you!!

Thanks for the informative video. I work with Finnish birch plywood and the quality range is pretty wide. Nice to hear about the stuff you guys use. Lots of interesting options you have there :D

Good video and good information. I break out in a sweat when I start to cut that high dollar plywood. Also had to order a new straight bit for the thinner 3/4 inch plywood.

I've been watching more of your videos lately, and this one is excellent. I have a mix of construction-grade, "hardwood ply," and Baltic Birch plywood in my shop. I can't stand using the construction-grade because it's rough and slightly unpredictable. I thought I was buying decent plywood when I bought the hardwood ply from my local orange box store, only to quickly discover voids in it. I started buying Baltic Birch from my local lumberyard because it's stable and predictable, and I can see where the manufacturer filled in the voids. I used this for hidden lid and bottom panels for a keepsake box; I can't imagine what would've happened if I used cheaper-grade plywood. Anyway, this confirms what I've learned - thanks James!

Dear Mr. "Stumpy Nubs". Just to thank you for your hard work, attention to truth and detail. Above all your very high standards for information, quality and your excellent teaching methods and skills. Continue your excellent video teaching and guides productions. Outstanding Sir. Cheers !

This is awesome, thanks for all this interesting info!

Thank you for the much-needed info!

Your plywood game is strong Mr Nubs.

Very helpful. Thanks!

You got a beautiful and well organized toolset

Holy crap ! I never knew there was so much to consider about plywood . I knew about the layered gluing and cross grain strength , but the different grading systems blew me away . Thanks Mr. Hamilton .

Stumpy, Great Video. You really know your stuff. Much appreciated.

WOW, what an eye opener. Thanks

Very informative video! It is so important to know the differences!

thanks for the info. i was the main sanding guy helping a friend building cabinets for a couple years,and it was always baltic birch that we used.i never knew why but i came to know that casey always used the best material he could get! now i know why.

Thanks Stumpy. I plan to make a dresser and was going to use plywood for the carcass so I will keep this information in mind. I don't ever by plywood for anything other than garage projects from the home center. There are two hardwood retailers that I like to go to in town (WoodCrafters and Cross Cut Hardwoods in the Portland, OR area) they have both cheap and good quality plywood to choose from. Thanks for the great tutorial video as always.

Thanks for creating this video. I learned a lot.

Live from the wood plane museum thank you for wisdom.

Very informative. Great information! Thank you.

Excellent info, James. Plywood is still a kind of Wild West business, with standards all over but only few stick to it. I have some pictures of plywood sold here in Thailand, you won't believe it. I'll PM to you so you can have a good laugh.

Oh the memories. I did a short stint as IT summer assistant in an engineered wood factory. Plywood, particle board, etc. I didn't get to see the giant pencil sharpener but did see the veneer stacking machine. It moved things arouns at a scary pace for something so thin.

Excellent information! I took notes... I rarely take notes.

I am sharing this video with my Makerspace. I get lots of questions about why some plywood works better than others in the laser cutter (mostly due to moisture pockets and voids) and this give a great description of what to look for.

I almost blew past this video because "I know plywood," but I learned some new things - mostly about the core of "hardwood" veneers, and it reinforced some things I already knew. Thanks for putting this up.

Excellent tutorial.

Wow, that was really helpful: thank you!

Wow! What an excellent video. Thank you!