The manufacture and uses of plywood. Every stage in the manufacture of plywood, from the journey of the log from the forest, its peeling or slicing into veneer, and processing to various grades of plywood. The uses of plywood in homes, commercial buildings and building projects, for panelling, furniture, structural work, concrete formwork and boat building.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
000189
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Building materials
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Manufacturing processes
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Wood products
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Forests and forestry
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Timber - Economic aspects
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)