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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 @pankajtanwar23. It's marvellous to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about our cutting service.
Unfortunately, due to their thickness, we are unable to cut benchtops down to size. You might like to consider using a circular saw to do the job at home. Here's a helpful guide: How to cut a benchtop. If you're unable to cut the benchtop down at home, then you might like to consider a made-to-measure option or enlist the services of a professional to complete the work for you. You can see our helpful team at your nearest store's Special Order desk to place an order for a custom benchtop.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
Hello @lynnyd
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us and thanks for sharing your question about your bookshelf and TV cabinet.
Your question is perfectly fine and is not rude at all. I've answered this question many times before in another post. Unfortunately, the shop saws are not designed for precision cutting some can be off by 2mm other as large as 5mm.
However, I propose speaking to your local stores saw operator and discussing with them your plan. But if it really needs to be precise then I encourage you to have a look at circular saws. This tool may seem daunting at first, but if you get enough practice cutting timber you'll wonder where it's been all your D.I.Y. life.
There is also the option of using a regular hand saw, my grandfather built beautiful furniture with just a hand saw. It might take longer, but your cuts will be precise.
Here is a handy guide that will help: How to choose the right power saw for the job by @Adam_W.
If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.
Eric
Evening @Stewyj26
Bunnings can cut timber into lengths, however they do not cut it for exact meausurements. My suggestion is to go over on the distance of the lengths you want and then trim them when you get them home. There is also a fee depending on quantity, If you have a friendly chat to your local Bunnings timber section they will sort you out. They have helped me out several times 
Dave
