1/4-inch hardboard/pegboard

1/4-inch hardboard/pegboard · 11-30-2008, 05:53 PM

I have been looking for 1/4-inch hardboard and pegboard for some projects and jigs. At all of the BORGs, all I can seem to find are 1/8 and 3/16-inch. Where can I get the full 1/4-inch that all of the plans call for in their materials list?

DaveO · 11-30-2008, 08:07 PM

I don't think that it exists any more. Wood products manufactures have been nominally sizing their materials for years, under the guise that it saves resources. I suspect that it saves them money. About the only processed wood product that I know of that comes true to size is MDF which is a full 3/4, 1/2 or 1/4".
You might check the plans and see if they haven't already included the nominal sizing in their measurements. Often they'll call for 1/4" hardboard or 3/4" plywood as that is what it is commonly referred to as. But in reality its 3/16 or 11/16 (23/32).
MTCW, Dave

rick7938 · 11-30-2008, 10:04 PM

Great point. Thanks.

junquecol · 11-30-2008, 10:18 PM

Wurth Group, AKA Raleigh Hardwood, lists it in their catalog. 1/4" 4 X 8 tempered pegboard. Item # 14PEGBD. Call Carolyn White @ 919-231-6620, or 800-982-0999 and see if they stock it, or can get it in for you. Capital City Lumber is also a possibility, just be prepared to pay for it.