<b>Common Names:</b>Russian baltic birch plywood<br><b>Properties:</b>Russian birch contains an odd number of plies.Inner plies have alternating horizontal or vertical grain, which provides increased strength and resistance to warping or moisture damage.<br><b>Uses:</b> Baltic birch is suitable for a variety of projects, from cabinetmaking to building construction.For example,u can use this plywood to make laser cut signs,handmade DIY boxes.It's perfectly serviceable for cabinet backs,drawer bottoms and paint.<br>Those panels are also suitable for pyrography(woodburning) art.<br><b>What does the other side look like? One side is smooth, but what about the other side?</b><br>B grade on the face side is smooth,other side is BB grade will have small knots,patches.<br><b>Can these be stained darker?</b><br>Yes, it’s easy to stain,cut and paint.<br>Please measure each piece carefully before starting any project.