Adam brings years of hands-on experience with wood materials to his role as Production Supervisor at Cut My. Overseeing the cutting and fabrication of various wood products, Adam is an expert when it comes to working with lumber, plywood, MDF and other sheet materials.
Here on the blog, Adam shares practical guides and how-to's related to DIY woodworking projects, teaching readers best practices for designing, cutting, joining, and finishing wooden items. His articles cover everything from choosing the right wood type to using specialised tools and applying finishes.
MDF is the unsung hero of modern furniture and construction - an affordable, versatile engineered wood that offers strength, workability, and a smooth finish. Unlock the secrets of this cost-effective wonder material and discover why MDF has become an indispensable product for DIYers, woodworkers, and tradesmen alike.
MDF and MFC boast unique characteristics suited for diverse applications. This guide compares the costs, strengths, weaknesses, and ideal uses of these engineered wood products. Gain insights to select the perfect sheet material for your next furniture, cabinetry or DIY endeavour.
OSB and plywood have distinct properties that make each suitable for different uses. Compares the costs, strengths, weaknesses and applications of OSB and plywood to help you choose the right sheet material for your project.
Plywood can easily warp or delaminate when exposed to moisture over time, so waterproofing is critical for many outdoor projects or humid environments. This article outlines 8 methods to effectively waterproof plywood using various sealants, membranes, and construction techniques to protect plywood from water damage.
When it comes to choosing materials for DIY projects and furniture building, two of the most common options are MDF (medium-density fibreboard) and plywood. But which one should you use? Find out more in this comprehensive guide.
Struggling to find the perfect radius for rounded corners in your woodworking or construction project? This simple guide explains step-by-step how to accurately calculate and mark the radius of any corner angle using basic geometry and a few handy tools.
MDF is a versatile and affordable sheet material used for many DIY and construction projects. Find out about the different types of MDF to help you decide what one is best for your next DIY project.
Plywood comes in many grades and veneer types suited for different applications, with factors like strength, cost, and exposure resistance determining the best plywood choice. Explore the various types of plywood and their uses to help choose the right plywood one for your project.
Plywood is assigned appearance and performance grades that indicate its structural quality and recommended uses, with higher grades having fewer knots and repairs while lower grades allow more blemishes.
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They delivered on time and in the allotted time frame.
Polite and waited for me to answer the door and check it was right.
The phone service was very helpful as I deal in feet and inches not mum and metres.
Cathryn French,
7 hours ago
Verified
Perfect
Perfect. Very easy to install. The room looks fantastic.
Luisa Cologan,
8 hours ago
Verified
Outstanding service yet again.
I have used CutMy before for a smaller project so I was hopeful with a larger number of pieces that they could do it again.
It was all delivered absolutely correct, it arrived perfectly packaged to prevent damage. I would definitely recommend.
Mike Plowman,
9 hours ago
Verified
Great service
Great service good quality plywood and very well packaged. Will use again.
ALAN BARBER,
11 hours ago
Verified
Exactly what I wanted and needed
Exactly what I wanted and needed. Fast service and I'm very happy.
Patricia,
11 hours ago
Verified
Quick delivery
Quick delivery, tidy cuts and spot on measurements
Parrott,
12 hours ago
Verified
Great perfect cuts of hexa phenolic…
Great perfect cuts of hexa phenolic plywood as specified
Pete Cummings,
12 hours ago
Verified
Really well wrapped.
The piece of MDF was incredibly well wrapped therefore there was no damage when it arrived. It was exactly what I ordered and delivered on time.
Mrs Kathleen Williams,
12 hours ago
Verified
Quick delivery
Quick delivery. All perfect. Even the delivery man
Wendy Milbank,
12 hours ago
Verified
Lovely product
Although the kitchen doors seemed a long time coming, when they arrived, they looked exactly how I imagined them to be, they were lovely.
One of the doors was scratched but after getting in touch with them a replacement was sent out without any trouble.
Happy feet,
12 hours ago
Verified
Well packaged and protected
Well packaged and protected. The cuts were exactly as ordered and even with a slight delay, delivered fairly quickly. Has mad a big difference to our draughty wee office.
Aidan O'Keeffe,
14 hours ago
Verified
Excellent service
Excellent service, needed lots of small pieces cut. Arrived well protected and packaged, just as I'd ordered. Definitely recommend the company and would use again.
Cathy M,
15 hours ago
Verified
Good price, but could be better attention to detail
Fast delivery, easy to use site, good explanations of options. Would consider using again.
Mark Leavesley,
15 hours ago
Verified
Excellent …
Ordered Perspex to replace shattered glass from a very large picture frame. It arrived quickly. The sheet was perfectly cut, had great clarity, and made the whole picture much easier & lighter to hang. Very impressed with the speed of service & excellent communication.
Annette,
19 hours ago
Verified
First class product
First class product, fairly rapid delivery, very pleasant delivery driver.
D. James,
20 hours ago
Verified
Creating the right design was easy
Creating the right design was really easy using the custom tool with shelf. The cost seemed very reasonable and it was delivered alot quicker than it said it would be.
Construction was very simple too, just needed som grab adhesive and some tacks.
Matthew,
21 hours ago
Verified
Recommend
Received really quickly and looks good. Paid for the two top coats so we could fix it straight away and it is fine. Can certainly recommend.
Peter,
22 hours ago
Verified
Excellent Service
Once again, excellent service. The acrylic sheets were accurately cut size, and arrived promptly. They were extremely well packed for transit and consequently arrived in pristine condition. Also, I was kept fully informed regarding my order status.
John Hall,
22 hours ago
Verified
I found the online measuring system and…
I found the online measuring system and ordering very helpful and easy to use. Panels arrived on time with instructions. This was my first DIY project and using “cut my” made it a lot easier to complete successfully, would recommend
J Barnes,
1 day ago
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