Thoughts on this Malaysian Plywood Spec

[TomTom]

I’ve read such mixed reports on Birch; but the supplier seems to recommend it over their cheaper Malaysian BS1088.

I’ve also read Okume doesn’t have anymore rot resistance than birch - so I am assuming that it’s main appeal is it’s light weight?

The birch ply seems well made - but I wonder why it lacks popularity; could some of this be to do with the fact that to be BS 1088 it must be a tropical hardwood?

[topwater]

I think it's real stiff, might not bend well. I would ask somebody who uses it maybe Richard aka Aprieka Angler has used some
in his cabinets or other projects.

[TomTom]

What do you guys make of this spec for plywood?

This is what Universal Plywoods are offering as their Marine Ply.