Midwest - Thin Birch Plywood - aircraft grade • 1/16 in. • 12 in. x 48 in.

Thin Birch Plywood - aircraft grade • 1/16 in. • 12 in. x 48 in.

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SKU: 26230 MPN: 5482
List Price: $37.68
Discount: 14%
Texas Art Price: $32.03

Product Information

  • Aircraft Grade: 1/32 in., 1/16 in., 3/32 in. thicknesses
  • Model Grade: 1/8 in., 3/16 in., 1/4 in. thicknesses
  • Genuine birch construction for strength
  • Smooth surface ideal for finishing
  • Works well with model aircraft and boats
  • Suitable for miniatures and craft projects
  • Sold as individual sheets
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Midwest Thin Birch Plywood Description

Birch plywood this thin requires careful milling to maintain structural integrity without splintering. Midwest mills both grades from premium birch veneers, creating stable sheets that cut cleanly and resist warping, essential when precision matters at small scales. Aircraft Grade comes thinner for weight-critical radio control builds where every gram affects performance; Model Grade offers slightly more thickness for projects needing additional rigidity without excessive bulk.

Both grades feature smooth, consistent surfaces that accept glue, paint, and stain evenly. The cross-grain lamination provides strength in multiple directions, preventing the splits and cracks that plague solid wood at these dimensions. Model builders appreciate how cleanly these sheets score and snap along straight cuts, while curved cuts with scroll saws or craft knives produce minimal tear-out when working with sharp blades.

Individual sheet sales let you purchase exactly what each project requires. Whether you're building control surfaces for scale aircraft, constructing architectural models, creating layered dimensional crafts, or prototyping miniature furniture, these thin plywoods deliver the stability and workability that delicate construction demands.