Birch Plywood is constructed using inner plies composed of Western softwoods. Birch plywood panels are lightweight, dimensionally stable and have excellent screw-holding capacity. The panel is constructed to provide the best possible machining results when sawn, routed, shaped and drilled. Proper nails, screws and other fasteners may be placed near the edge without splitting the panel. It is recommended that fine-grit sandpaper and sanding sealer be used prior to staining. Because hardwoods react differently to certain finishes, a test sample should be done first, to determine the desired appearance before final finishing.