Hi Everyone,
I may have finally found a source of 3mm okoume plywood in Colorado. I was told by a salesman that what they sell is 1/8 inch or 2.6 mm. I read online that BS 1088 allows for tolerances of +.2 to -.4 mm. Any opinions on whether or not I can I use 2.6mm for my Kaholo 12-6 build?
Thanks!
Wait for a CLC expert to chime in, but if you plan on sheathing the board with fiberglass cloth I would go for it.
Most, if not all, Okoume plywood imported to the States is made in a country that uses metric measurements (not inches). I would guess the salesman or someone converted 3 mm to 1/8" to make it easy on us metric-challenged Yanks. If it really is BS 1088 Okoume marine ply, it should have a stamp inked into the best face (:-o) of the wood indicating its quality. I agree with hokeyhydro, go for it!
Thank you both for the info!