What is birch plywood?

Birch plywood is a type of engineered wood made up of multiple layers of wood veneer that are glued together to form a single sheet. It is made of birch wood, a type of hardwood that is strong and durable.

How is birch plywood made?

Birch plywood is made by layering thin sheets of birch veneer, which are then glued together with adhesive. The grain of the adjacent layers is usually perpendicular to each other, which helps to strengthen the plywood and make it more resistant to warping. The layers are then pressed together and cured in a hot press, which helps to bond the layers together. Once the plywood is cured, it is then cut into the desired sizes and shapes. 

Common uses of birch plywood

Birch plywood is often used for furniture, cabinetry, and other woodworking projects. It is also used for flooring, decorative walls, shelving, and other interior design projects. Birch plywood is also an excellent choice for laser cutter projects. Its strength and stability make it an ideal material for laser cutting and engraving. Additionally, birch plywood produces a clean, precise finish with minimal scorching or warping.

What is special about  xTool Selected birch plywood?

• Premium Quality & Fine Processing: made of natural birch wood with smooth and sturdy surfaces, and neat edges, preserving the beautiful natural grain of birch wood.
•  Desirable Thickness: the 1/8'' and 1/4'' thin birch plywood sheets are easily cut without warps or any deformation.
• Wide Application Area: ideal for carving, staining, painting, woodworking, cutting & engraving with a laser cutter/ engraver, scroll saw, and craft knife. Meet different arts, crafts, DIY projects in various scenarios, such as small business , school projects, kids' projects, Christmas ornaments and decors, etc.
• Environmentally Friendly Materials: Made of natural birch wood, the unfinished wood has no harsh chemical smell and pungent smell when cutting and engraving using a laser engraver.
• All birch plywood can be laser cut and engraved by all xTool laser machines.

How to laser cut birch plywood?

It is recommended to always run a test before performing the actual laser cutting project. When laser cutting thick cherry plywood, it's advised to use high power and multiple-pass at a high-speed setting to reduce laser dwell time and heat-affected area to minimalize the burning edge. For your ease, we've prepared this ultimate guide to laser-cutting plywood.