Radius Bending Plywood
The perfect solution for curved columns, arches, cabinetry and furniture in residential or commercial settings... anywhere a departure from a straight edge is desired.
Columbia Radius™ shaping your ideas.
Add a new dimension to your wood projects with Columbia Radius Bending Plywood. This amazingly flexible board will shape to almost any curved contour. Its ability to flex in long-grain or cross-grain directions makes it a versatile panel for complex designs.
On the job site, Radius can be covered with a wide range of laminates or paper-backed veneers for the finished look you need. It's the perfect solution for curved columns, arches, cabinetry and furniture in residential or commercial settings... anywhere a departure from a straight edge is desired.
- Specifications
- 2 ply construction: Rotary peeled tropical hardwood back. Thin veneer face.
- 3 ply construction: Rotary peeled tropical hardwood outer plies. Thin veneer inner ply. No face or back.
- Thickness: 1/8", 1/4", 3/8", 3mm, 5mm, 8mm, 16mm or contact us for other sizes
- Panel Size: 4' x 8' Long grain or 8' x 4' Cross grain
- Minimum radius: 12" May be able to flex smaller, but will require significant force. All component parts should be manually "flexed" to achieve maximum flexibility.
- Sanding: Available sanded. May require site sanding.
- Applications: Use for curved applications which will be covered with laminate, paper-backed veneers or other thick surfaces. Panels are not designed for structural or exterior use.
Columbia Radius bending plywood is the versatile panel for many design applications where straight lines just won't do. The amazing flexibility of Columbia Radius panels makes it a great solution for:
- Rounded furniture designs
- Curved cabinet ends or islands
- Reception and office work stations
- Arches and arched casings
- Rounded wall units and columns
8x4' cross grain barrel bend
(1/4" 3 ply product shown)

4x8' long grain column bend
(1/4" 3 ply product)

Core veneer
Thin veneer
Due to material availability and mill capability, Columbia Radius may be offered in slightly different specifications in particular regions. Please check with your local Columbia representative to confirm the product offering in your area.
Product Sheet (PDF)