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How To Handle Plywood Safely

15
Jan

safe handle plywood

Do you have an upcoming build involving large quantities of plywood sheets? That will present you with some challenges beyond what smaller projects face. A lot can go wrong once you transport plywood supplies, store them, or cut them into smaller custom pieces. And if you think you can handle plywood safely without expert help, you are in for a major headache.

To avoid any accidents or losses, here are a few tips on how you can safely manage plywood in bulk.

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What to Watch Out for When Selecting Acoustic Plywood

14
Dec

acoustic plywood ceiling

The benefits of improving interior acoustics for projects such as concert halls, gymnasiums, theatres and auditoriums are pretty obvious. Large spaces after all, require better control of the space’s sound experience.

But the benefits of acoustic plywood do not just apply to spacious rooms. Its benefits also translate in smaller spaces.

In fact its numerous advantages may surprise you.

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Plywood Use in Film and Television

14
Sep

plywood use film television

Movie and TV backdrops look amazing on screen. So much so that you would think the major scenes are actually taking place in a well-known locale, or in a castle, or a small town in Europe in 1950.

I bet you didn’t think that the backdrop to most of your favorite movies and TV shows are actually a collection of stand-up pieces of wood.

That imposing marble structure, grand castle, or suburb that you’re so familiar with is most likely built using plywood.

Find out why plywood is the unsung hero of set designs around the world.

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Can old Plywood be recycled?

14
Aug

reuse and recycle old wood to save trees

A few of our customers have been asking if their old or unused plywood can be recycled.

Which is a very good question since the answer is not readily available on the radar of consumers.

As an organic material, wood is actually reusable and recyclable.

You can either reuse wood products you have at home, sell them, donate them (to Habitat for Humanity), or segregate them and leave them out to be collected.

If you wish to conserve the environment, do not be afraid to recycle old wood.

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A Brief History of Plywood and How It Helped Win the War

11
Jul

history plywood

Plywood is so ubiquitous today that you’d think it’s a relatively modern material.

In fact, the history of plywood can be traced back to ancient times. It used to be a highly prized material even in antiquity.

But probably most amazing was its use during the second world war.

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What Are The Major Uses Of Plywood?

26
Apr

uses of plywood

Plywood remains one of the most versatile construction materials available.

This cheap and durable construction material is created by glueing together wood veneers.

There are many uses of plywood, just take a good look around from where you are sitting and chances are there will be a whole lot of plywood around you.  Read More

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What Plywood Finishes Are Available In Today’s Market?

04
Apr

choose the right plywood

Plywood is one of the most versatile materials used in construction. It is also a strong and durable material that’s relatively cheaper than similar wooden boards.

However, for plywood to stay in great shape for a long time, you need the right plywood finish. Knowing the right type of finish will help prevent surface checking or cracking and will ensure long-term durability and performance.

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What Are The Benefits of Acoustic Plywood Panels?

18
Jan

acoustic plywood ceiling

Have you ever stepped into a famous concert hall and marvelled at the wonderful sound the orchestra is producing?

While the quality of the symphony plays a huge part in the overall sound experience, the entire orchestra is also getting a helping hand from the acoustics of the concert hall itself.

acoustic panelThe entire place was built with materials that are optimised for the best possible sound quality.

One of the most popular materials used to achieve great sound is called acoustic plywood. Not only does it give a room a vintage and classical appeal, it is also one of the best materials when it comes to absorbing sounds. Allow me to introduce to you the benefits of acoustic plywood.

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Plywood vs Particleboard: Which Is Better?

12
Sep

plywood vs particleboard

Generally, most people would probably conclude that if you pit plywood vs particleboard, the former would win.

Particleboard, however, is not without its advantages over plywood. Let’s take a look at the differences between plywood and particleboard, and find out which one would win a plywood vs particleboard match.

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The 10 Biggest Benefits of Plywood

25
Aug

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Plywood has come a long way since its introduction in the early 20th century. For decades, plywood was often seen as just a mere substitute for solid wood. Today, however, plywood has become the primary choice for many builders and homeowners. Here are 10 of the biggest benefits of plywood.

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FA Mitchell & Co Pty Ltd was started by Mr Frank Alan Mitchell during the great depression in 1933 and has been family-run ever since.

In 2022 our managing director Mark Mitchell retired, and we joined the Australian Big River Group of companies. Our entire team with decades of experience remained, including Mark’s brother Steve Mitchell. We maintain the tradition of providing expert services and advice on all things plywood – but with the added resources, support and buying power of Big River.

Our current premises at Smeaton Grange comprise over 6000 sqm of warehouse space.

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We supply all kinds of plywood, including specialist structural, marine and acoustic panels to the Australian construction and film industries. 

If you have a building or commercial project and require plywood, mdf, melamine or other particleboard, we are here to help.

Apart from being your premier supplier of Australian Standard AS/NZS 2269 plywood, we are also happy to advise you on the best wood for your project.

Call our team of experts now and find out more.

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