Post by Franklin1 on Jan 16, 2008 19:33:41 GMT 10
G'day All,
Occasionally on this forum the question is asked: "Is there a difference between bondwood and plywood?"
I was recently doing some research into plywood products on the Boral Hancock Plywood website, and I noticed they used both terms, relating to different products. So I fired off an e-mail asking what the difference was between the two terms. I also said in my e-mail that I was part of a group of enthusiasts that restore vintage caravans, and that people in the states of Vic, SA, Tas, and WA seemed to use the term "bondwood" and other states used the term "plywood".
Here is the reply I received:
"Bondwood is a "brand" name that is unique to Boral Plywood. Plywood is the product name for the whole industry that takes logs and peels them to thin veneers then glues the veneer back together to make a strong panel.
"Bondwood" is actually Marine Plywood made from Hoop Pine. It is the highest quality that can be made regarding internal veneer construction and face veneers from Hoop Pine. Marine Plywood is actually referring to the glue being used. It is waterproof, so suitable for marine applications. The veneer or wood fibre is actually untreated against water decay etc.
We stopped marketing the Bondwood name about five years ago and now call it simply "Marine Plywood" which it is by definition. In Marine Plywood or Bondwood three face/back grades are available AA, SS and the lowest quality is OO. OO grade is suitable for overlay purposes.
Marine Plywood is the most twist resistant plywood made in Australia. Austral and ourselves (Boral Plywood) being the only manufactures of Australian Standard AS 2271 and AS 2272 Marine Plywood.
Over the years we have sold large amounts of "Bondwood" to Vic, SA and Tas, so I guess the name is living-on more in those areas compared to other States.
I hope this help explains the Plywood Vs Bondwood issue and good luck with any project that you are working on.
Regards"
I realise this information may not be applicable to how it was 50 years ago, however it may be useful for people in the present.
cheers,
Al.
Occasionally on this forum the question is asked: "Is there a difference between bondwood and plywood?"
I was recently doing some research into plywood products on the Boral Hancock Plywood website, and I noticed they used both terms, relating to different products. So I fired off an e-mail asking what the difference was between the two terms. I also said in my e-mail that I was part of a group of enthusiasts that restore vintage caravans, and that people in the states of Vic, SA, Tas, and WA seemed to use the term "bondwood" and other states used the term "plywood".
Here is the reply I received:
"Bondwood is a "brand" name that is unique to Boral Plywood. Plywood is the product name for the whole industry that takes logs and peels them to thin veneers then glues the veneer back together to make a strong panel.
"Bondwood" is actually Marine Plywood made from Hoop Pine. It is the highest quality that can be made regarding internal veneer construction and face veneers from Hoop Pine. Marine Plywood is actually referring to the glue being used. It is waterproof, so suitable for marine applications. The veneer or wood fibre is actually untreated against water decay etc.
We stopped marketing the Bondwood name about five years ago and now call it simply "Marine Plywood" which it is by definition. In Marine Plywood or Bondwood three face/back grades are available AA, SS and the lowest quality is OO. OO grade is suitable for overlay purposes.
Marine Plywood is the most twist resistant plywood made in Australia. Austral and ourselves (Boral Plywood) being the only manufactures of Australian Standard AS 2271 and AS 2272 Marine Plywood.
Over the years we have sold large amounts of "Bondwood" to Vic, SA and Tas, so I guess the name is living-on more in those areas compared to other States.
I hope this help explains the Plywood Vs Bondwood issue and good luck with any project that you are working on.
Regards"
I realise this information may not be applicable to how it was 50 years ago, however it may be useful for people in the present.
cheers,
Al.
