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Title: 1/64 plywood
Post by: Bootlegger on May 03, 2017, 06:09:23 AM

  Mornin Guy's,
 I am looking for some 1/64" plywood to use for siding on a profile model.  What U S measurement is equivelant to this measurement, and where can I get this plywood?

                Thanks a lot    y1 <= #^ :!
Title: Re: 1/64 plywood
Post by: BillLee on May 03, 2017, 06:19:56 AM
  Mornin Guy's,
 I am looking for some 1/64" plywood to use for siding on a profile model.  What U S measurement is equivelant to this measurement, and where can I get this plywood?

                Thanks a lot    y1 <= #^ :!

"U S measurement"??  How about 1/64"

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: 1/64 plywood
Post by: Lyle Spiegel on May 03, 2017, 07:20:21 AM
SIG carries it for wing skins.
http://www.sigmfg.com/cgi-bin/dpsmart.exe/IndexText/FSIGPW035.html?E+Sig
Title: Re: 1/64 plywood
Post by: Avaiojet on May 03, 2017, 07:22:36 AM
You can buy it right here at Stunt Hanger Hobby.

CB
Title: Re: 1/64 plywood
Post by: Mike Griffin on May 03, 2017, 09:25:00 AM
Gil I would think Andy would have it at his store.

Mike
Title: Re: 1/64 plywood
Post by: FLOYD CARTER on May 03, 2017, 09:35:55 AM
I use 1/64" ply for many things.  It's amazing they can glue up three plys of birch veneer and still come out at only 1/64".
Title: Re: 1/64 plywood
Post by: Mike Griffin on May 03, 2017, 09:41:29 AM
I quit using it not to long ago because of the cost of it but it is great for a profile fuselage skin. 

Mike
Title: Re: 1/64 plywood
Post by: BillLee on May 03, 2017, 09:52:59 AM
  Mornin Guy's,
 I am looking for some 1/64" plywood to use for siding on a profile model.  What U S measurement is equivelant to this measurement, and where can I get this plywood?

                Thanks a lot    y1 <= #^ :!

O.k., my smart-a$$ response aside ......

1/64" is real close to .016"

1mm is real close to .040"

So, 1/64" is real close to .4mm
Title: Re: 1/64 plywood
Post by: Fredvon4 on May 03, 2017, 10:11:54 AM
I love the stuff and use a lot of it

One project was a long profile fuselage and sticker shock for 48"x 6" in long piece had me use 3/32 heavily sanded instead....

I won't list all the places I find it...redundant (see above) but by LHS is super proud of even a 12" x 12" piece

I would love to support the guy-- but seriously--- $23 for a square foot?
Title: Re: 1/64 plywood
Post by: eric rule on May 03, 2017, 10:37:24 AM
Part Number: 046161XB 
Material Type: THIN-BIRCH 
Ply: 3 
Description: ULTRATHIN: 0.4mm(1/64") - 3 ply , 61 x 61 
Thickness: 1/64" 
Species: FINLAND BIRCH 
Panel Size/Extension: 61" X 61" 
Pieces Per Carton: 1 
Qty/lbs per Crate: 1/69 
Price Each: $114.99 
Price Square Foot: $0.00 

Available from Anderson International, Anaheim, CA
They will roll it into a tube and ship to you via UPS.

Regards
Eric Rule
Title: Re: 1/64 plywood
Post by: Fredvon4 on May 03, 2017, 10:59:29 AM
If my math is right-- rounding--it is about $4.60 per Sq Foot and that is not bad a all compared to any of my LOCAL sources---with taxes and shipping it is about $5.40 per sq foot to me in Texas

my most useful order is 12"x 48" from Tom Morris for about $23+/-  basically $3.40+/- a sq foot
Title: Re: 1/64 plywood
Post by: Dave_Trible on May 03, 2017, 11:20:55 AM
The price of ply seemed to go through the roof 3-4 years ago.  I was told it was because there was only one manufacturer of aircraft ply left.  I have found I can get it pretty cheap at Michaels craft stores.  Downside is it's in smaller sizes,  6"x12" and I think maybe 12"x 24".  Anything thicker than 1/32 is Lite ply though so I still grin and bear it at my LHS for thicker sizes- and use it carefully.  Not sure about the need on a profile fuselage though.  Just use a little harder grade of balsa and you should be fine.  Many of the older kits had wood you could make a baseball bat out of. 

Dave
Title: Re: 1/64 plywood
Post by: Bootlegger on May 03, 2017, 11:57:53 AM
  Thanks a lot Guy's, Bill Lee I made a boo-boo, I should have asked what m m is equivelant  to 1/64" instead..   LL~   LL~   LL~
Title: Re: 1/64 plywood
Post by: david beazley on May 03, 2017, 01:20:36 PM
National Balsa
Title: Re: 1/64 plywood
Post by: Brent Williams on May 03, 2017, 01:56:21 PM
I buy 1/64 ply in 12x24 sheets at Michael's craft store.  Sign up for their online newsletter for a daily 40% off coupon. 
Title: Re: 1/64 plywood
Post by: Avaiojet on May 03, 2017, 03:13:23 PM
I quit using it not to long ago because of the cost of it but it is great for a profile fuselage skin. 

Mike

Or, If you use steam, it rolls quite easy and can be used for Gee Bee R-3 oversize gear legs.  ;D

CB
   
Title: Re: 1/64 plywood
Post by: FLOYD CARTER on May 04, 2017, 09:46:03 AM
This cowling is made from 1/64" ply, with pieces of 3/8" balsa in front.  Much easier than a fiberglass cowling, and lighter.
Title: Re: 1/64 plywood
Post by: Avaiojet on May 04, 2017, 10:36:22 AM
Floyd,

You do such excellent work.  H^^

Plus you have a variety of interest.

Ya gotta love those Gee Bees.

CB