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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.
- Docking saw - used to cut long lengths of timber down to size. The machine can cut across the length of timber at a 90-degree angle. Examples of products that can be cut on a docking saw include Pine framing, MDF mouldings, Pine mouldings, Tasmanian Oak mouldings, Merbau decking and Pine decking.
- 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 Melamine, Plywood 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:
- Types of power saws and their uses
- Get to know your circular saw
- Get to know your jigsaw
- How to cut a laminate benchtop
- How to cut a bamboo benchtop.
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
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @laurasculptor. It's wonderful to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about our cutting service.
It would be best to have the dimensions of the pieces listed out. The saw operator can then cut those pieces for you. Just so you know, this isn't a precision cutting service and is typically used to cut larger boards down for transport in your vehicle. Any detailed cuts would need to be performed at home as there can be a variance of a few millimetres on our saws.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
Hi @Mickhes
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's wonderful to have you join us.
I'm sorry but the shop saws only do straight cuts. The shops saws mainly cut the length of the timber down so that it will fit into a standard vehicle for easy transport. Have you considered using a circular saw to cut the angles yourself? One method to give you a straight cut is to clamp a timber guide for your circular saw.
Can you please tell us what you're planning to build? I'm sure our members will be more than happy to offer advice and information.
I also suggest having a quick look at this guide - How to choose the right power saw for the job by @Adam_W
Here is a link to our best advice: How do you make long and straight mitre cuts?
Please remember to wear personal protection such as gloves, goggles and a mask when using a circular saw.
If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.
Eric
Hello @egabriandana
I'm sorry, only the shop saw service is currently available at the store. Are you making another project? If you are, have you considered investing in a circular saw for yourself. It would certainly open up new avenues for your D.I.Y. projects.
Here is a link to our best advice: What circular saw do you recommend?
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Eric
Hi EricL,
im still doing the same project, was planning to cut acacia project panels with 26mm thickness. I attched picture for schematic. Just wondering your opinions. Thank you
I definitely think you can do this, even if you use a hand saw to cut the panel. It would of course be much better to use a circular saw, but both tools will work. Once you've cut the panel to the size that you want, I suggest using an electric sander in order to get the perfect finish that you're after.
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Eric
Hi @egabriandana,
It would be best to discuss your cutting requirements with a team member that's a saw operator at Bunnings Rockdale. You can find them in the timber department. They'll be able to tell you exactly what they are able to cut and whether those cuts can be done on their saw.
Mitchell
