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Does Bunnings cut wood to size?

MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Does Bunnings cut wood to size?

Many Bunnings stores offer a timber cutting service to help you get your wood home and get started on your project.

 

Here are some frequently asked questions about our timber cutting service to help Bunnings Workshop members. 

 

What type of cuts can be done at a Bunnings store?

 

Bunnings stores typically have two types of saws for timber cutting.  

 

 

  • Panel saw – used to cut large sheet materials into smaller rectangular sections and pieces. The machine is capable of both horizontal and vertical cuts on most of our board products. Some examples of products that can be cut using a panel saw include MelaminePlywood and MDF.   

 

Is this service available at my local Bunnings?

 

You can check whether the timber cutting service is available at a nearby store by visiting the Bunnings website. Here’s how:  

 

  • Mobile device - Select your nearest store and then click on your store's name on the top left of the screen. This will take you to your store's information page, including details about what services they offer

  • Desktop computer - Type the nearest store's name in the change store drop-down and then click on store details. This will take you to your store's information page, including details on what services they offer.

  

Can I bring my own piece of timber to be cut?

 

Due to the many variables associated with timber products, we can only cut products purchased from our stores.

 

When is the best time to visit a store for timber cutting?

 

Visiting at a quieter time will ensure faster service. It's best to avoid weekends and public holidays as many other D.I.Y. enthusiasts will also be looking to build their own projects.

  

What if I want to do the cutting at home?

 

Knowing what saw to use and how to use it is the key to success. Here are some useful guides to get you started: 

 

 

What if I can't get my timber home? 

 

We offer a number of options to get your products home safely. You can use our free courtesy trailer for up to two hours. If you need more time you can also hire a trailer, a ute or a van to suit your needs. We also offer a comprehensive delivery service to assist you in getting your purchases home. Most stores offer same day or next day service. Please contact your nearest store for details.

 

Update 14/08/2024: The Bunnings team have provided the following information on our cutting service.

 

  • Cuts to timber and panels boards are rounded up off to 100mm increments. We are unable to do precision cuts.

  • Minimum length of cut timber is 600mm

 

  • Customer are required to purchase an remaining offcuts measuring less than 1800mm

 

  • Multiple timber cuts may incur a charge of $1 per cut.

 

As always, our helpful members are ready to assist with any questions you have on completing precision cuts for your D.I.Y. projects at home.

 

Please feel free to let me know if you have further questions about our helpful timber cutting service.

 

Mitchell

 

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MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: Wood Cutting

Hi @Noyade,

 

I apologise for that experience. I'll contact you via PM for further details so I can follow up with the team in-store.

 

I can confirm that the few wet treated Pine products cannot be cut on our saws. Several of the sleepers are also wet products. All our other H3 treated Pine products can be cut in-store.

 

Mitchell

 

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Melvx
Just Starting Out

Re: Does Bunnings cut wood to size?

Can  Bunnings cut composite decking boards (ekodeck plus) to length? 

MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: Does Bunnings cut wood to size?

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @Melvx. It's sensational to have you join us any many thanks for your question about cutting composite decking.

 

We do cut Ekodeck composite decking within our stores. Please let me know if you run into any issues with having this product cut, and I'd be happy to make contact with the store for you.

 

It sounds like you have a decking project in the works, and we'd be keen to hear all about it. Feel free to start a discussion post if you want to share it with the community or need assistance.

 

Mitchell

 

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martyinbondi
Getting Established

Re: Does Bunnings cut wood to size?

Hi Michael,

 

I read your post and was searching which stores can cut wood to size. I looked up Alexandria, Randwick, Chatswood and all of them didn't mention Timber cutting. Did I miss something?

 

Thanks

Martin

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Re: Does Bunnings cut wood to size?

Hi Mitchell, 

 

I'm close to completing my deck using tuff blocks and ekodeck. I'm looking into fascia options.

Can Bunnings cut to reduce the width of the ekodeck so that the groove used to install the boards is removed?

 

Thanks in advance. 

EricL
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: Does Bunnings cut wood to size?

Hi @martyinbondi

 

One of the best ways to check if the store has a cutting service is to give them a call. I was looking at the Chatswood store online and it's a pretty big store. I'm quite certain they have a cutting service. I'll give the stores you mentioned a call just to make sure. I'll get back to you as soon as I have more information.

 

Eric

 

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EricL
Bunnings Team Member
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Re: Does Bunnings cut wood to size?

Hi @Melvx 

 

I'm sorry but unfortunately, the stores will not do a rip cut of the Ekodeck. However, I suggest getting yourself an XU1 1200W 185mm Circular Saw to do your rip cuts. If you don't want to damage your regular saw, you can use the XU1 as your rough and ready. If you want a superior cut, I recommend getting a more expensive cutting blade. You'll be surprised at how good it cuts despite it being an affordable circular saw.

 

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

 

Eric

 

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Re: Does Bunnings cut wood to size?

Hi @EricL 

 

Thanks for the feedback. I just checked Chatswood NSW store, and it doesn't have timber cutting even though the shop is big in size. I will call another to check before visiting. And I just worked out how to find it in the Bunnings webpage after expanding the list of services in each store. Somehow it was hidden when I first raised this question. 

 

WBR

Martin

EricL
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: Does Bunnings cut wood to size?

Hello @martyinbondi

 

Good news! Bunnings Alexandria and Randwick both have timber cutting services. Just to be safe, please give them a call to make sure that their cutting saws are up and running.

 

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

 

Eric

 

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rallen
Finding My Feet

Cut shop

Hi, can the cut shop cut a 600mm wide panel down to 550mm wide for me? I would be buying the panel from Bunnings. Thanks.

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