Luan or Lauan plywood is made from the wood of the Lauan tree from the South Pacific Rim. Lauan wood is usually referred to a medium-grade Philippine mahogany. This produces a very lightweight wood that is softer than most softwood plywood. The surface finish of Luan plywood is very smooth, mostly without defects.
Luan Plywood
Lauan Plywood Luan is typically only manufactured in 1/4 inch thickness, although you can find it as thin as 1/8 inch at times. Being so thin, it’s utility for furniture and construction is somewhat limited. The thickness table makes it easier to compare and the plywood prices chart makes Luan available for every budget. More than anything, Luan is used for the construction of wood doll houses, crafts projects and toys that require thin wood panels.
Cutting Luan can be a bit of a challenge, due to it being so thin and the resulting flexibility. For long cuts, especially ripping the plywood, you are best off supporting the Luan on either side, blocking it up with dimensional lumber. Make the cut with a circular saw set for shallow cutting. When crosscutting Luan plywood, especially with a jig saw, there is a great tendency for splintering of the surface veneers.
Luan Plywood Thickness
You can solve this problem by cutting the surface veneer with a utility knife on the cut line. By keeping your saw blade next to this cut and not overlapping it, you avoid splintering the wood. This precutting of the surface veneer is especially important when cutting Luan on a jigsaw for use in dollhouses and craft projects.
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