Plywood Cores as a Foundation for Good Woodwork

Plywood consists of laminated sheets of wood. The core supports the interlocking layers and the face veneer. Various manufacturing problems of plywood are discussed in this paper. The various woods used are selected for their strength, artistic figure, and workability. Some of the physical characteristics of the more usual species of woods are given. The various types of joints and the methods of matching and gluing are described, and department layouts for two plants are given to illustrate routing procedure and the types of woodworking tools used.