18mm sheet of MDF from Homebase

RageyCakes

Hi,

I'm looking to buy a 18mm sheet of MDF from Homebase at £17.99, I know they offer a cutting service but I have a few questions.

1. Do they cut to size down to the millimetre?

2. Does this cost to cut, and how much?

My partner refuses to call them and refuses to go down there to ask/enquire.

Thanks

firefox1956

RageyCakes wrote: »

Hi,

I'm looking to buy a 18mm sheet of MDF from Homebase at £17.99, I know they offer a cutting service but I have a few questions.

1. Do they cut to size down to the millimetre?
Of course, but accuracy will be down to the operator of the cutting machine................
2. Does this cost to cut, and how much?
No idea but it if they do it will only be a couple of ££
My partner refuses to call them and refuses to go down there to ask/enquire.
What are you using the MDF for ??
Its horrible stuff to use & must not get wet / damp...........
Thanks

Hope this helps

EssexExile

I believe they'll only do a single cut through the sheet, they won't cut out shapes for you.

phill99

I think you need a new partner.

TheCyclingProgrammer

You'll get better quality and a more accurate cutting service from a local timber merchant. You'd be able to email them a cutting list and get a quote. They might even deliver.

firefox1956

Travis Perkins or whoever is near you.
They will be very helpful especially if you are of the fairer sex...........

Norman_Castle

RageyCakes wrote: »

My partner refuses to call them and refuses to go down there to ask/enquire.

Neither you or your partner appear capable of calling them to ask instead you would rather join a forum to ask people who are unlikely to give a definitive answer.

Do you have a carer who could ask for you?

Owain_Moneysaver

My experience of B&Q is:

They cut to the millimetre but warn their machine has an accuracy of +/- 3mm

Cuts are free but there's probably a limit to that.

Warwick_Hunt

Owain_Moneysaver wrote: »

My experience of B&Q is:

They cut to the millimetre but warn their machine has an accuracy of +/- 3mm

Cuts are free but there's probably a limit to that.

Yes, there's a limit to the number of free cuts, two or three from memory and then they charge per cut.

I don't think the OP should do anything without a sensible adult on hand.

TheCyclingProgrammer

I can only echo the other advice. Does your boyfriend know any grown ups he could ask to ring for him?