Melamine, MDF board, and plywood have things in common, but are very different. Our master woodworker will explain how all 3 can be used in your DIY projects.

Russia used to supply some of the plywood used in the U.S., but with the Ukraine situation imports have been curtailed. Asian plywood has filled some of that void, but also become more expensive.

Mass plywood is a large-scale structural panel made from wood veneers. The wood is 5 inches thick and lighter than cross-laminated timber, which is traditionally used.

Charlie Martin has been working to open Maine Plywood USA in the small Somerset County town, investing millions to manufacture a product in the U.S. that now is largely imported.