2 ply vs 10 mil?
10/23/15
I did a search and suprisingly can't really find a straightforward answer to this.
Been in the industry for many years, but have pretty limited experience with veneers. We usually make 1/4" banded MDF blanks and sub the actual veneering out.
We're about to do a couple vanity face, slab door/ drawer fronts with a rift white oak veneer. We've got the blanks made up and are planning on ordering pre-backed veneer for time's sake. We're using a veneer glue and a vacuum bag and doing both sides with the same veneer.
So, I've read the 10 mil. comes pretty thin and is easy to sand through. Will 2 ply be a better choice? Will you see the "edge" more with 2 ply? I'm not worried about the cost difference on this one.
10/23/15 #2: 2 ply vs 10 mil? ...
I believe 10 mil is two-ply, veneer face with paper backer. You might want to look into Formwood's NBL (no black line) three ply, just a suggestion.
10/24/15 #3: 2 ply vs 10 mil? ...
Website: http://www.northcreekwoodworks.com
2-ply doesn't really tell us much. Paper back is 2 ply. I'm guessing you mean 2-plys of veneer, one being a cross band back. To answer you question, cross-banded face veneer would be the way to go. It's less prone to checking and if you can get it unsanded, you will have more sanding options. Anytime we have curve work we usually vac. form it with a 2-ply face. It comes out flatter. If you are worried about the edge you can specify that it be crossbanded with the same material. Not sure about cost as we make all of our panels and 2-ply in house.
10/26/15 #4: 2 ply vs 10 mil? ...
Sorry. Yes I meant 2 ply as in 2 plys of veneer.
This is a completely flat vanity face - no curves. So, 2 plys of veneer would still be ideal? If it's cross banded with the same material, would the line show up more?