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James Bryant is the founder of Cut My, a retail website for DIY enthusiasts. James has always had a passion for DIY projects and home improvement. After struggling to find affordable supplies for his home renovation projects, James came up with the idea for Cut My - an online store offering quality materials, and instructional content at reasonable prices.

After launching Cut My in 2016, James has grown the company into a leading online resource for DIYers. He enjoys sharing his own experiences taking on home improvement projects and offering tips to help others succeed with their DIY goals. When he's not busy running Cut My, you can usually find James tackling his never-ending to-do list of home upgrades or woodworking in his garage. As a hands-on founder, he takes pride in continuing to test and review products so Cut My can provide the best recommendations to fellow DIYers.

27 June 2024
Edited 2 July 2024 8 min read

How To Waterproof OSB Board: A Comprehensive Guide

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Protect your OSB from moisture damage with our ultimate waterproofing guide. Learn expert techniques using sealants, paints, and membranes to extend the life of your construction projects in the UK's damp climate.

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20 June 2024
Edited 20 June 2024 9 min read

10 Essential Properties of Plywood for DIY Projects

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Plywood is the ultimate DIY material, offering unbeatable strength, versatility, and affordability. Discover why its unique properties like dimensional stability, easy workability, and sustainable sourcing make it a must-have for all your home improvement projects.

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31 May 2024
Edited 31 May 2024 6 min read

How to Paint Plywood for Stunning DIY Furniture and Projects

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Unleash your creativity and transform ordinary plywood into stunning, personalised pieces with this step-by-step guide. From proper surface preparation to expert painting techniques and pro tips, learn how to achieve professional-looking results for your DIY plywood furniture and projects.

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14 May 2024
Edited 14 May 2024 7 min read

How To Cut MDF: Expert MDF Cutting Techniques for DIYers

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Cutting MDF cleanly and accurately is essential for successful DIY projects, but it requires specific techniques to avoid chipping, tear-out, and hazardous dust. This comprehensive guide equips you with expert tips for using hand tools, power saws, routers, and more to master the art of cutting MDF like a seasoned professional.

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19 September 2023
Edited 8 January 2025 3 min read

How to Install Acrylic Mirror Sheet

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Adding mirrors to a room is a great way to add some light or depth to a room. With a multitude of uses, mirrored acrylic is fantastic to use both indoors and out, from the garden to a child’s playroom, with added safety features making it a preferred option to traditional glass mirrors. Here is a guide on how to back and install your mirrored acrylic to ensure a professional finish.

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8 March 2023
Edited 10 April 2025 7 min read

How To Install Floating Shelves

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Floating shelves provide a stylish way to add open storage and display space on walls, but require proper installation to securely support weight and keep shelves level.

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17 March 2021
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How to Paint MDF: A Step by Step Guide

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This guide will walk you through the entire process of prepping, priming, painting, and sealing MDF. With the right preparation and painting technique, even beginners can achieve professional-looking results.

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2 November 2020
Edited 29 February 2024 6 min read

How to Make DIY Plywood Shelves

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Looking to add inexpensive storage space to your home? Learn the simple steps for making sturdy, custom plywood shelves with basic tools in this quick DIY guide.

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7 February 2018
Edited 1 February 2024 3 min read

What are Acrylic Sheets Used For? 6 Uses You Didn't Know

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You may know acrylic sheets for projects like signage and decor, but they have diverse applications that go far beyond these uses. Here are 6 unexpected yet practical ways to utilise acrylic sheets that make the most of their unique properties.

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2 July 2017
Edited 22 April 2025 5 min read

4 Do-It-Yourself Ways to Cut Acrylic at Home

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Acrylic is a versatile material for DIY projects, but cutting it cleanly can be tricky. We'll teach you 5 foolproof methods for getting perfect cuts in acrylic every time.

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13 January 2017
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Polycarbonate vs Glass Greenhouse - Which is Best?

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Trying to decide between a polycarbonate or glass greenhouse? This article compares the pros and cons of each material, including durability, insulation, light transmission, and cost. Discover which greenhouse covering is the best choice for your climate and budget.

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My boss mounts a small outboard on a wooden bracket at the stern of her yacht, for her tender. This bracket was 30 years old and rotting. I ordered two small pieces of 25mm marine ply of just the right size. No cutting required. Just screwed them together and varnished. Swapped the fittings over and attached it to the railing on her yacht. Looks great and having the wood cut for me saved me some work and made the project super easy.

Mike,

16 hours ago

Exactly what i ordered, well packaged and quick delivery. Not more i could have asked for really. Oh and a really competitive price. Recommended

Steve C.,

Had an issue with delivery but all sorted out very quickly

JS,

17 hours ago

I required an outlet for a new portable air conditioner. Although the conditioner itself is perfect, the manufacturer’s solution for fixing the vent to a window was rubbish. This company (“Cut My”) provided me with a piece of Perspex (laser) cut to the exact size with a perfect circular hole (for the vent tube) in exactly the place I specified and using Velcro tape I can now fix the vent over my window without detracting from the appearance of the window and thereby the perfect solution to my problem. Ordering, payment and delivery was perfect and the Perspex looks like real glass covering a large window. Thank heavens for the internet as I would have been stuck with a scruffy fix. My only suggestion is that Cut My should work with the manufacturer if the equipment and develop a fix for others to use as it beats their proposal hands-down. Well done Cut My (but what an awful company name!).

Geoff J,

18 hours ago

Made to measure top for garden table great fit and colour

briar,

1 day ago

Great service cut size and delivery on time

CLIFF A JONES,

Recieved promptly as ordered, well packed and good quality.

Howard,

They did exactly what they said they would when they said it would be done. Thank you

Valued Customer,

Super quality!

Arleta,

Brilliant company, easy to use website, fast delivery, good quality! Will be using them again.

Stephen McGlynn,

Excellent service. My MDF board was cut to the exact sizes I requested and arrived on time, well packaged, and in perfect condition. The ordering process was easy and there were no issues at any stage. Very satisfied with both the product and the delivery. Would definitely use again.

Arron Crisp,

great and easy to order

Paul,

A quality piece of Acrylic cut that fits my dressing table top perfectly. It doesn’t look cheap and to anyone that didn't know it looks like a glass topper. Delivery came on time.

Mr Town,

Easy to order and came exactly as expected. Wrapped carefully for transit and just what I needed for the top of my new units thankyou! Ordered the plastic buffer dots but didn’t end up using them as looked and worked better without

Helen Cobb,

The item arrived damaged, but the very helpful customer service replaced it promptly and without fuss. I’m pleased with the table top replacement, nicely cut and almost looks like real glass (avoiding glass after the old table top got destroyed in a storm).

Emma,

Excellent service,.items cut to desired sizes. Swift delivery.

Serena Cowles,

2 days ago

Excellent product delivered by excellent service

Derek Usher,

Good quality. The pieces I ordered were delivered promptly and well packaged. My purpose was to replace the glass in some picture frames as a safety measure and I am very pleased with the result- the clarity is as good as glass.

Susan Haslam,

Easy to order

Libby Bassam,

Excellent service, arrived promptly and well packaged will be using again

gary moulding,

Excellent service

Michael Dobb,

Efficient, fast and easy service. Products as described and correct sizes. Thankyou.

Callum,

3 days ago

Came when expected , cut to correct size quality timber Easy to order

Everything went smooth on the purchase. Great quality product. Thanks

Iain Sykes,

Excellent service...very convenient

Alexander Waddell,

Items arrived in good time and safely packaged in perfect condition. Excellent product.

Jamie Ward,

Order arrived very quickly, I am pleased

Tom Cockhill,

Very easy to order, goods came through quickly as promised and at a very competative price.

June,

They provided exactly what I requested. The perspex was cut as i asked and is a great replacement for my broken glass garden table top. It looks great. It arrived when expected.

G Mcleod,

The order process was straightforward and allowed me to request bespoke shelving to fit into an irregular space. The 3 shelves arrived in excellent packaging and delivered on time. The product looks like toughened glass with none of the drawbacks.

Matt Franklin,

Product came as specified,size and finish no additional working required. Looks just like glass, but a tad cheaper. Well packaged and delivery good. Would give a try as an alternative albeit in this case it is a table topper so may scratch easier if used regularly

Phill Terry,

Product was great , quick delivery, would recommend this website

Wasim Akhtar,

Great product fast and efficient service ????

Dale Brownlie,

All good. Cut to the required size and well packaged. Great service for those of us who can’t get to anywhere for this item.

Morse,

4 days ago

It was a small order, but I felt I was on the same level as the big boys / girls. Great service

Julian Simpson,

My order came to be of a substandard quality. MyCut quickly rectified and sent a quality replacement.

Andre Silva,

I am very pleased with the products. Very high quality and very accurately cut to size. Especially one of them had to be cut in a strange shape. Glossy White Finish .perfect.

Andrew Fisher,

These doors are absolutely perfect, made within a millimetre and beautiful quality... We will be ordering more soon. Thank you!

Sue C,

Good communication throughout process, easy ordering process & table tops arrived in excellent condition. Fast service & quick delivery. Used before & will defo use again.

Simon,

Came well packed quick service

David,

I am really pleased that I decided to choose Cut My to add a shelf to a kitchen cabinet. It sounds an easy task but I discovered it wasn't so easy to find someone to cut a specific type of wood to the right size! Cut My's online guidance was very helpful and the shelf was cut to the exact dimensions required. The communication re delivery was excellent, as was the delivery process. So a big thank you to all the teams involved.

Lorraine Perchard,

Everything was as ordered, packed brilliantly and arrived on time

MRNICHOLASBROOKFIELD,

Ordering was straight forward, the cost was reasonable, the goods were delivered in good time and were well packed.

Jonathan Dando,

You did an excellent job in the cutting however, we goofed and put mm instead of cm, so the plastic looked it would fit a dolls house table and not what we intended. Nevertheless, we had a good laugh.

MADHUKAR DEVESAR,

material was better than expected delighted

Thomas,

Well packed.no problems will use them again.

Kevin Tolan,

I found this company very easy to deal with. I had to hold delivery until a time when I would be home to receive it and the order arrived as requested.

Gary Colclough,

Efficient exactly correct and delivery excellent

Christine read,

Perfect shelves that fit exactly, great service that I will definitely use again

Claire B,

I received an excellent level of service from this company. The process to order what i required was very straight forward and it was cut to the exact size that was needed. I would happily recommend this company to everyone.

Mr D Bateson,

Very impressed and product was as hoped for

customer,

Excellent service. I reglazed my shed for less than the cost of buying the acrylic from b&q & cutting ıt myself.

Peter,

Delivered quickly and in perfect condition.

Andrew Keyse,

5 days ago

good quality as always

Jenna,

Amazing service, quality and price.

John Goulbourn,

Perfect service and product on delivered on time to exact size ordered.

Sparks,

Ecellent service will use again

Linda Valentine,

Ordering was simple, cut to the exact length with right-hand corner shaped perfectly as required. Will defiantly be using Cut My again for any future projects. Delivery took a bit longer than expected. Overall a good product.

S P,

I am very happy with the product.

Green,

Website was really easy to use which makes ordering simple. Price was good and delivery was quick enabling us to quickly install and finish our project.

Steve - Expedition Campers,

Took 6 days but made to exact specifications I asked for. I've now ordered the same product today with a few minor adjustments. Brilliant company!

Mr Haywood,

Used a few times now, always very quick and a reasonable price.

Colin Holmes,

An easy ordering process and a top quality product which was very well packed and despatched very promptly, unfortunately delivery was delayed by a few days for unknown reasons by the courier. This wasn't really too much of a problem for me however as much more importantly my order arrived in perfect condition.

STEVE PRICE,

Easy to use website - clear instructions about how to place an accurate order. Good quality goods, sensibly packaged and efficient delivery. Clear instructions for assembly. Table is perfect!

JakJak,

Great service and cut to my exact measurements

neil andrews,

Easy to order the exact overall size wood and thickness that I wanted at a competitive price. Yes, I could have cut it myself from a sheet but the edges probably would have looked rough even after sanding. With hindsight, maybe I should have paid the extra money to have the edge’s bevelled.

Relan Clarke,

I am very impressed with the accurate measurements of the four trapeziums ordered, the quality of the acrylic sheet and delivery. Honestly, the service could not have been better, thank you

Jacqueline Griffin,

Pricely cut. well packaged & promt delivery

Harish,

What a find! I had planned to buy mdf sheets and cut them to size but then came across this company who provided a choice of sizes and cut all the mdf to my measurements, millimetre perfect, making the job really easy. Placed the order and received the product just two days later. An excellent service from start to finish at a great price.

Pleased,

As a warning the product arrives and looks blue when you have ordered clear. It turns out it is a protective covering which we initially thought but neither my husband or I could remove so assumed we were wrong. It is, but is very difficult to remove. When reported customer service were exemplary in their help albeit you have to go through the painful "bot" scenario and the "sorry i did not understand" but once you talk to a human all sorted.

Carol,

6 days ago

Very happy with my purchase and the way my issue was quickly and efficiently dealt with. Top marks for Customer Service - a rare thing these days!

Brilliant ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅

Ron Gale,

I have already done this review but yes, I would highly recommend

Gill Gibson,

Excellent experience, Made life a lot simpler by just ordering the wood pre-cut and good delivery service.

James Hodson,

Very efficient communication. Production arrived cut exactly to size and very well wrapped. Recommended.

MR DAVID WILLIAMS,

Great quality, great price and really fast shipping!

Straight forward to order and fast delivery excellent service.

ian finlayCustomer,

Quick delivery. Contents as ordered.

Darrell Oldham,

Good quality. Prompt service

Diane,

very professional and prompt

MR STEWART HOLLINGTON,

Ordered a new top for a patio table as the original had got a hole in it fitted perfectly and made the table look line new. Great delivery and packaging

MARK GOULD,

Great website, quick service and product was perfect

Matthew,

Items arrived in a timely manor and the items fitted our furniture perfectly

Anne German,

quick turnaround, cut to the perfect size

C M,

Easy to order, speedy delivery, good quality product.

Robbietherobot,

Great quality product.

Dave,

Speed of turn around and excellent service and oroduct

Janet White,

Well packaged.

John Davis,

The upload process for bespoke shapes was SO EASY. The whole processes of ordering was very easy. The cut pieces arrived really quickly and the quality is excellent. I loved how the pieces were matte on one side and gloss on the other.

Craig Yamey,

Cut my, cut my boards exactly to my measurements and was delighted. Well packaged and delivered quick. Thank you.

Brilliant service, perspex was exactly the right size. Packed really well and delivery was quick.

Doris Castle,

1 week ago

I ordered some wood to be cut and they did it and delivered it. It was wrapped up in bubble wrap and some cardboard around the edges. It was very heavy but everyone involved seemed to cope with that admirably. I asked my friend Adam over for and drink on Friday and to have a look. He did and said it looked great. I've had a lot of health issues recently but am feeling a lot better. I'm planning to make some big changes in life. Thanks everyone.

JC,

The delivery arrived within the stated timeframe. The sheet of plexiglass was as ordered and had been properly packaged to prevent damage during shipment. I would recommend this company for its efficiency and reliability.

Vincenzo Oragano,

Great customer service, delivered on time, great product, delighted

Annie,

Item delivery updates were frequent, the acrylic sheet was exactly what I wanted, a professional service altogether.

graeme stones,

Super fast delivery, perfectly packaged - 10/10. The product was cut to my precise measurements - it’s exactly what I ordered. I’m pleased with the look - it’s so nice to see the table top and not just a cover. As for its longevity, it’s too early to say. This is placed on a table in daily use and I can already see some marks where I’ve rubbed some stubborn stains. Having said that, I would highly recommend Cut My ????

Ceri,

Perfect, exactly what I wanted , thank you.

Gwen Roberts,

Excellent product

Michael Harris,

Attention to detail was excellent... recutting pieces that didn't meet their standards. Although one piece was missing from the initial delivery, this was corrected immediately, bring received 2 days later, with a refund to boot. Will be using again

Scott Downes,

Exactly what I ordered

Liam Ledger,

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