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Re: Material: BS 6566 or BS 1088
By:Bill Hamm
Date: 11/29/2009, 12:18 am
In Response To: Material: BS 6566 or BS 1088 (kiim)

: Just noticed my okoume supplier now only has 3mm okoume as BS 6566.
: Is there a big difference between that and BS 1088?

: Kim or kiim

BS 6566 is basically a certified exterior grade plywood. Not the same as BS 1088 which is marine grade, thus the price difference.

Bill H.

Messages In This Thread

Material: BS 6566 or BS 1088
kiim -- 11/28/2009, 1:22 pm
Re: Material: BS 6566 or BS 1088
Bill Hamm -- 11/29/2009, 12:18 am
Re: Material: BS 6566 or BS 1088
kiim -- 11/29/2009, 10:23 am
Re: Material: BS 6566 or BS 1088
Bill Hamm -- 11/30/2009, 12:12 am