Birch plywood

A commonly used and versatile type of wood. It’s hard, strong, and has a distinct wood grain look.

Properties

Birch plywood has been the most popular wood in our range for years. It’s strong, hard, and has a distinct wood grain. Birch is ideal for laser cutting. We offer two variants: European and Asian birch plywood. Both are glued with a special adhesive that’s suitable for laser cutting. They are B/B grade and contain very few internal knots. European birch is strong; Asian birch is slightly more brittle but more affordable. Birch is light in color with visible, yet subtle grain patterns. As it’s a natural material, appearance may vary slightly from sheet to sheet.

Laser-compatible adhesive

The adhesive used in this plywood makes it ideal for laser cutting. It produces less soot than regular plywood during cutting. With optimal settings, the cut edge of our birch plywood is honey-brown and doesn't leave residue.

Strong sheets

Due to crosswise lamination, this plywood is stronger than solid wood. One direction is always stronger – in this case, the lengthwise direction. European birch is our strongest wood type, while Asian birch is more prone to breaking.

Asian birch plywood has less internal stress, meaning it warps less easily. These sheets are generally flatter than European birch plywood.

High quality

Birch plywood has a B/B visual grade, meaning no visible knots and minimal repairs on the outer layers. This makes it ideal for visible applications where both front and back need to look clean. The inner layers are also high quality with few knots – very important for laser cutters, as knots often don’t cut through cleanly and can cause burn marks.

FSC

3 mm and 6 mm European birch plywood come from sustainably managed forests in Europe and are FSC Mix Credit certified – a responsible and eco-friendly choice.

European or Asian birch?

Not sure whether to choose European or Asian birch for laser cutting? Both are glued for laser use and have a B/B visual grade – so both are high quality.

The differences lie in strength, flatness, and price: European birch is stronger. Asian birch warps less and is more affordable. Only European birch (3 mm & 6 mm) is FSC-certified.

• Need strong wood? Choose European birch.
• Need flat sheets? Choose Asian birch.
• Looking for a budget-friendly option? Choose Asian birch.
• Looking for FSC-certified wood? Choose European birch.

Applications

Birch plywood is a versatile wood type widely used by laser cutters. It has been our bestseller for years, and people make all kinds of things with it, such as:

• Interior & decoration: wall art, lamps, furniture parts, home accessories
• Design & branding: wall letters, logos, signage, personalized items
• Model building & construction: kits, airplanes, boats, architectural models
• Small objects & gifts: keychains, name tags, coasters, personalized gifts
• Graphic uses: birth announcements, invitations, decorative prints
• Engraving & personalization: photo engravings, memorial items, custom signage
• Tech & DIY projects: 3D printer enclosures, electronics projects, prototypes

LaserGrade

Suitable for both diode and CO₂ laser machines. Birch plywood is LaserGrade, meaning it’s perfectly suited for cutting with both types. The thickness you can cut depends on your machine’s wattage.

Looking for a beautiful, natural wood type that’s perfect for laser cutting?
Birch plywood is by far our most popular material for a reason – versatile, reliable, and loved by our customers.