I’m looking for non-proofgrade plywood that I can purchase that has already been masked. I’m looking to save the time it takes to apply masking each board on both sides myself.
Does anyone have any go-to suppliers that offer this masking service as an add-on?
JPPlus sells wood that’s pretty much identical to Proofgrade medium/thick – 1/8" or 1/4" thick, glossy clear coat on both sides, MDF core, laser cuts and engraves consistently.
I don’t buy any masking on it since char/flashback wipes right off the finished surface, but they do offer it. There are two transfer tape options under the “applied adhesive” add-on list.
I’ve used WAI supplies (https://waisupplies.com) with good results. They offer a range of 1/8 and1/4 plywood, with options for finished/unfinished, one or two sided, masked or not, adhesive backing or not.
Just so you know, it only takes about 4 min to mask both sides of the material. I usually mask my material while the machine is engraving and cutting out my current project. Masking goes quite fast!