Quality Cutting Services for Wood and Plastic in Kent & Beyond
Our Expertise:
- Effortless Precision: Our state-of-the-art industrial panel saw ensures clean, accurate cuts for a wide range of materials, including plywood, MDF, chipboard, OSB, solid wood, acrylics, and various plastics. Working with brands including; Abet, Arpa, Egger, Finsa, Formica, Kronospan, Polyrey and Smile Plastics.
- From Single Pieces to Large Orders: Whether you require a few individual panels or a significant production run, we can handle projects of any size with ease.
- Perfecting Your Timber: Our planer thicknesser transforms rough-sawn timber into perfectly flat, dimensioned pieces, ideal for furniture making, cabinetry, and other woodworking projects.
Additional Workshop Services We Offer:
Precision Panel Cutting:
Using an industrial panel saw for accurate cuts in various materials (solid wood, MDF, plywood, Smile Plastics etc.). Cut-to-size services for panels and sheets.
Planer Thicknesser:
Transforming rough-sawn timber into smooth, dimensioned pieces. We’re able to prepare accurately sized timber for furniture, cabinetry, and other joinery projects.
Spindle Moulder:
Routing, shaping, and profiling timber. Ideal for creating decorative mouldings and trims.
Timber and Material Selection Advice:
Using our wealth of experience and knowledge to advise on the correct timber and materials for your project.
Bespoke Joinery Fabrication:
Creating custom-made items such as: cabinets and shelving units, doors, custom furniture pieces, built-in wardrobes, creating bespoke counters etc.
Assembly Services:
Assembling pre-fabricated joinery components. Constructing furniture and cabinetry.
Experience the Difference:
- Eliminate the Hassle: Avoid the complexities of CNC machining. Our straightforward cutting services provide the results you need without the added expense or technical challenges.
- Unmatched Quality: We prioritise precision and accuracy in every cut, ensuring you receive high-quality materials ready for your next project.
- Conveniently Located: Serving Kent, London, and the surrounding areas from our Sevenoaks workshop, we offer easy access and efficient service.
Our Customer Journey:
Who needs over-complicated in an already complicated world? Not us, so we choose to keep things simple so you don’t have to worry. Here’s our 4-step process to get your project manufactured on time and within budget:
Let's Talk:
We'll Give You a Quote:
Drawing It Up and Making It Happen:
Delivery and Done!
FAQs
Here are some of the most common questions we get asked about our cutting services. If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, please get in touch.
A panel saw is a fantastic tool for cutting large sheets of material. We use it to cut a variety of sheet materials, such as:
- Wood-based sheets: Plywood, MDF, particleboard, veneered boards and hardboard are all commonly used in construction and furniture making, and our panel saw can handle them with ease.
- Solid Wood: both soft and hard woods are cut with ease on the panel saw.
- Plastics: We can also cut many types of plastic sheets; acrylics, PVC – depending on their thickness and what they’re made of.
- Other materials: We might be able to cut composite materials (like those with wood fibers and resins). If you have something specific in mind, get in touch and we’ll let you know if our panel saw can handle it.
Our panel saw has the ability to cut up to the following dimensions:
Max. cutting length 4300 mm
Max. cutting height 150 mm
Max. cutting width 1300 mm
Our panel saw is capable of cutting with very high accuracy, often to within a tenth of a millimeter. This makes it a very reliable choice for cutting projects where precision is critical.
While panel saws excel at straight cuts, their ability to make complex cuts and shapes is limited. Here’s why:
Panel Saw Design:
- Straight cuts: Panel saws are primarily designed for making straight cuts, typically used for sizing sheet materials like plywood or MDF.
- Limited maneuverability: The saw blade is fixed, limiting its ability to create curves or intricate shapes.
- Blade size and type: The large circular blades used on panel saws are not ideal for intricate cuts or tight curves.
In summary, while a panel saw can make some basic shapes and angled cuts, it’s not the ideal tool for complex cuts or intricate designs. For those, you’ll need to consider alternative cutting methods, this is where the CNC router comes into its own.
Unfortunately, we can’t give you an exact timeframe for completing your cutting project without more information. Here’s what influences the turnaround time:
- Project Complexity: Simple, straight cuts will naturally take less time than intricate designs or those requiring multiple setups.
- Material Type and Size: Different materials require different cutting techniques, impacting the overall time. Larger sheets may also take longer to handle and process.
- Current Workload: Our current project queue and overall workload will affect how quickly we can get to your job.
- Finishing Requirements: If your project requires additional services like edgebanding, sanding or spraying, this will add to the overall completion time.
We strive to complete projects as efficiently as possible without compromising quality. Contact us with your project details, and we’ll be happy to provide a more accurate estimate of the turnaround time.
There’s no minimum order quantity if you’re supplying your own material. If you’d like us to provide the material and it’s not something we regularly stock, there might be a minimum order quantity, usually one full sheet. This varies depending on the specific material, so it’s always best to check with us when requesting a quote.
Our panel saw cutting service is charged based on a combination of factors:
- Material: If you’re supplying your own material, the cutting costs are calculated based on the complexity and number of cuts required. If you need us to provide the material, the cost of the material will be added to the cutting charge.
- Complexity of cuts: Straightforward cuts are charged at a lower rate than more complex cuts, such as angles or curves. The more intricate the cutting pattern, the higher the cost.
- Number of cuts: The total number of cuts needed for your project will also affect the price. We may offer discounts for larger quantities or repeat cuts.
- Size and type of material: The size and type of material being cut can also affect the cost. Larger sheets or thicker materials may require more handling and processing time, potentially increasing the price.
To provide an accurate quote for your cutting project, we’ll need some information from you:
- Detailed drawings, sketches or cutting list: Please provide clear drawings or sketches of your project, or alternatively a cutting list detailing the panel dimensions and all the required cuts.
- Material specifications: Let us know the type and size of the material you need, or if you’ll be supplying your own.
- Quantity: Specify the number of pieces you need cut.
Once we have this information, we can provide you with a transparent and detailed quote outlining the costs involved.
Let’s Work Together
We’d love to hear from you! Whether you have a question about one of our workshop services or have a particular cutting project in mind, our team of experienced makers and designers are ready to discuss your project, offer expert advice, and provide you with a detailed quote.
