Perfect Plank Specialty Lumber
From Rough Sawn
Pattern lumber to our premium line of Perfect Plank
Specialty Lumber, Freeman offers the widest, highest
quality selection of lumber products for machining and
general pattern construction.
One of the disadvantages of working with rough sawn lumber
is the extensive preparation required to produce a block of
wood ready for machining. And this is why Perfect Plank was
created; a laminated pattern lumber that is patented and
manufactured specifically for the pattern, mold and model
industries.
To create Perfect Plank, virtually all defects are removed
from high quality, kiln-dried pattern
lumber.
Then
the
lumber is finger-jointed to create a
uniform tight joint before assembling with electronically
cured adhesive. Finally, this laminated board is cut into
standard sizes and planed smooth on the top, bottom, and
both sides.
This process produces a dry, thick, stress relieved pattern
plank that is uniform in texture, completely usable and
most importantly, is ready for machining right off the
shelf.
Perfect Plank is available primarily in three
species:
Our two softer wood choices are Jelutong and Sugar Pine.
Jelutong is a Malaysian species that
is more cellular in structure and therefore features
very little grain, which makes it ideal for carving and
machining.
Sugar Pine, another relatively soft
wood, is a little more economical than Jelutong but has
a more pronounced grain structure. Yet it is still
stable and stress-free and produces a very nice surface
finish.
Freeman also offers Perfect Plank made from genuine
Honduras Mahogany, which is a very popular
medium hardwood that features better abrasion resistance
and stability than Jelutong or Sugar Pine, making it the
best choice for those wanting to make a longer lasting,
more stable pattern or tool.
Perfect Plank is available in other species as well as it
is used for other applications outside the tooling
industry. All of our lumber products are stored inside
heated warehouses, ensuring that when you order from
Freeman, you’ll receive it in the best condition possible.
For pricing and availability, please call us or visit us
online.