Tom heads up the Metals division at Cut My, bringing over 15 years of experience working with metal materials. As a certified seasoned welder and journeyman machinist, Tom is an expert when it comes to understanding the properties and applications of industrial metals.
At Cut My, Tom ensures customers have access to premium metal stock offered in easy-to-order sizes. Here on our DIY blog, he shares his extensive knowledge through guides and how-to's covering everything from choosing alloy grades to DIY metalworking techniques.
What exactly is Corten steel, what properties make it so useful, and why should you consider using it? Read on to learn all about this distinctive steel alloy.
Ever wonder why some metals stick to magnets and others don't? All you need is a basic understanding of how magnetism works on an atomic level. Find out more in this article.
Mild steel is a very common form of steel alloy containing a small percentage of carbon, and it is malleable, ductile and easily welded. Find out more about mild steel, including its properties, uses, comparison to other types of steel, and how to identify it.
Sheet metal gauge refers to the standard thicknesses for sheet metal material, with a higher gauge number indicating a thinner sheet and gauge measurements can vary based on material type and country standards.
Before you start slicing through sheets of metal, it is important to understand how to properly and safely operate an angle grinder. Find out how to select the right angle grinder for you and learn the do's and don'ts for cutting through different metal profiles.
A jigsaw can cut metal cleanly and accurately when equipped with the right blade and used with the proper technique. Find out how to choose the ideal jigsaw blades for different metals and techniques for controlling the jigsaw to make precise, straight cuts in sheet metal or light gauge metals.
Whether you're cutting pipe, steel rod or sheet metal, using the proper technique with a hacksaw can make the job easier and give you clean, accurate cuts. Reader our step-by-step instructions for safely and effectively cutting various types of metal using a hacksaw.
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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
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Perfect
Perfect. Very easy to install. The room looks fantastic.
Luisa Cologan,
8 hours ago
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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,
10 hours ago
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Exactly what I wanted and needed
Exactly what I wanted and needed. Fast service and I'm very happy.
Patricia,
10 hours ago
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Quick delivery
Quick delivery, tidy cuts and spot on measurements
Parrott,
11 hours ago
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Great perfect cuts of hexa phenolic…
Great perfect cuts of hexa phenolic plywood as specified
Pete Cummings,
12 hours ago
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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
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Quick delivery
Quick delivery. All perfect. Even the delivery man
Wendy Milbank,
12 hours ago
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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
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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,
21 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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