Moreover, perhaps we really don t care until we need to use it in some building project, and then we need to understand it s use s and features and differences. Plywood is cheap to use, strong and flexible, and good for building furniture and cabinetry, and many other undertakings.
Plywood is made of very thin layers of wood called plies or veneers glued together.
The middle core is usually veneer or manufactured wood. The outer plies called face and back are usually quality wood to be better in appearance. The face is better than the back. Steaming or boiling softens the log. It is then placed on a large lathe using very sharp blades, and cut into long strips of veneer.