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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 @askvictor. It's fantastic to have you join us, and many thanks for your question.
There is a minimum cut width on our saws of 300mm. For more information about the specific cuts that can be performed, it's best to have a chat with a helpful team member at your local store. They'll be happy to show you how to get the best usage out of your selected boards.
We like to accommodate for a tolerance of plus or minus 5mm. However, you'll find in most cases that the cuts will be well within these tolerances.
What are you building? I trust our community members would love to follow along with your project.
Please let me know if you need further assistance or have questions.
Mitchell
Hi, can Bunnings cut a outdoor timber framing length (purchased there) into a degree angle like the attached photo? Thanks
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @ehunter123. It's wonderful to have you join us and many thanks for your question about our cutting service.
Unfortunately, that type of cut would require a saw that can rip timber down the middle. Our stores are equipped with docking saws that crosscut the timber. The easiest way to achieve that style of cut would be on a table saw or with a circular saw if it didn't need to be precise.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @WarrenDB. It's wonderful that you've joined us and many thanks for your question about our timber cutting service.
Most of our stores offer a timber cutting service and all of those cut timber and timber sheet products. There are some exceptions for what they can cut. If you'd like to let us know the product you need cut and your approximate suburb, I'd be happy to let you know the closest store that can do that for you.
Mitchell
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @the_great_diy. It's wonderful that you've joined us and many thanks for your question.
You might like to discuss your cutting needs with a team member in-store. As @Manishmahajan has mentioned, generally, these panel type products are not suitable to be cut on our saws. It's a relatively easy task to cut down a board with a circular saw, and I'd be happy to assist as you do so yourself.
You should find these guides useful:
Please let me know if you need further assistance, and we look forward to seeing your new computer desk once completed.
Mitchell
It's great to have you join us @Manishmahajan. If you were looking for a budget solution to having this panel cut down, I would suggest the Ozito 185mm 1300W Corded Circular Saw. With this saw, the guides above and our assistance, you'll have your computer desk ready by the end of the weekend.
Please let us know if you have any questions. We're here to help.
Mitchell
