Advantages Claimed for Redwood Plywood

About 40 per cent of the production of the new $2,000,000 rvere eliminated. Special dryers, developed at the Ettreka plant of Eureka Ply.s'ood Company, subsidiary of M and plant quickly reduced the moisture content, rvhich is M Wood Working Company, rvill be California redwood normally high, to only two per cent. plyn'ood, according to Thomas B. Marlarkey, vice prcsi- Ready markets are foreseen by Mr. Malarkey for reddent of the latter con.cern. 'w'ood plyrvood. First among these is its use for interior ,.The desirable characteristics of redwood, .ivhich ranks and exterior paneling and use on pleasure cruisers "behigh among *,estern *'oods, are enhanced by the practical cause its rvarm mellow reddish tone is both distinctive and advantages of plyn'ood," Mr. Malarkey said. "Alreidy dur- beautiful'" In this connection redwood is reported to be able this rvood becomes split-proof due to cross-ply cttn- one cf the finest exterior sidings available either for natstruction. The hot press process using phenol-formalde- ural or painted finish' hyde resin to bond the plies assures the l-righest quality Its lightness is seen making it especially valuable for bond ancl increases the density and hardness of the red- transportation uses and shipping containers' Other appliwood, \'hich also gives it strong nail holding porver." cations indicated are : tobacco hogsheads' farm and poultry other advantages craimed ror redwood pryrvood incrucle illri,-ill;.*":,;J;:1:::";ff'il:

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lightr-ress, (being 15 to 20 per cent lighter than Douglas ivoccl, or laminated, plastic-facecl plyrvood. fir plyu.ood), less shrinkage than in other rvo<;ds, natural Generally, the announcement stated, red.ivood plyrvood durability and resistance to decay and insects, plus supe- ,,has improved resistance to wet and water conditions; rioil['eathering and painting properties' better adaptability to plastic surface overlays, and much-

A {our-year experimentation period preceded the intro- improved adaptability for chemical impregnation to induction of redn,ood plyrvood by M and M. During this crease chemical resistance and harden the wood." It is being tin-re faults commonly connected rvith California redrvood produced in all standard plyrvood dimensions.

Decrlers Should Hcve This Plywood Book On Hcnd

One of the mcst essential and helpful booklets that every lumber dealer should have in his office for ready reference is one issued by the Douglas F'ir Plywood Association on the subject of "One Thousand Uses for Douglas Fir Plyrvood." It should be a great help to the lumber merchant in increasing his ply'ivood sales. It may be had from tl.re Association at Tacoma 2, Washington.

Plywood to be Mcrde in Pcrnamc

Operations of a newly formed lumber company in Panama are expected to get under way in the near future. The company has obtained the services of experienced technicians and plans to produce plywood and veneer as well as lumber. The most modern type of machinery has been acquired, and initial lunlber operations u'ill be started in the Provinces of Panama and Chiriqui. The company's plans include establishment of a modern laboratory.