Bamboo - BLONDE
0.106 inches
What is it
Five layers of bamboo veneer cross laminated to produce a plywood board.
Bamboo has a thickness tolerance of +/-10% the stated material thickness.
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Design notes
A yellow brown color with a fine grain. The bamboo joints are visible on the surface and break up the grain creating a unique appearance.
Sometimes sheets of this material may not be very flat when we get it from the manufacturer. Unfortunately, this is the nature of material. The inherent tension in the grain of the wood and the way it is constructed means the panels can warp after manufacturing.
Be aware of this when designing for this material. If possible arrange your designs on P1 sized templates.
Grain direction will always run horizontal as drawn on the computer screen.
Typical uses
Cabinetmaking, furniture fittings & linings, Also ideal for commercial and residential interior fittings and linings. Not suitable for exterior use.
Environmental info
Bamboo is 100% renewable.
Adhesives, joints & fastenings
Bamboo panel can be cut and sanded using conventional woodworking equipment and offers excellent dimensional stability. It can also be glued or mechanically fastened using the same materials and fasteners commonly used with wood.
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Thicknesses available:
- 0.106 inches
Sizes available:
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P1 7.100 x 7.100 -
P2 15.100 x 15.100 -
P3 31.100 x 15.100
Pricing:
| P1 | P2 | P3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.106 inches | $3.50 | $11.50 | $20.00 |
What will it cost to make?
Example product:
4 Bottle Wine Rack
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| Materials needed: 2 x P3 0.12inches MDF | $26.00 |
| Making costs: | $84.89 |
| Total USD $110.89 Excludes shipping & sales tax | |
Tips from other designers
One thing to be wary of when using larger sheets of bamboo - if you're doing a lot of cutting and engraving across the surface, the material can heat up and warp. We have had a few items attempted to be made on P3 sheets of the bamboo and encountered this problem. If you think your design could be at risk of this, consider using another material. If your designs are small enough to be arranged on P1 sheets, then this another alternative. If you're not sure, get in touch with us. Thanks!
Warps easily - for designs requiring gluing parallel boards, try to lay out parts cross-grain to each other and make sure to weight down wood pieces to flatten.
The light color of the wood can look a little smudgy from smoke damage when getting a lot of burned design work nearby. Also picks up dirt easily without a finish.
In the two jobs I've had, the thickness of this material is closer to 2.7mm.
Note that the grain always runs horizontally.
Some of the fibers peeled off when I removed the tape backing, creating some splinters and an uneven surface. The side without tape doesn't have this problem, and it was easy to sand down, but something to be aware of. The side with the tape won't be as pristine.
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