will home depot cut my wood to dimension?

[mlstrass 5,000+ posts]

I always give the guy cutting a few bucks and I only have the sheets cut into 3-4 pieces so they'll fit in my car....

 

[James Bang 5,000+ posts]

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I make out a cutsheet first and then have them cut 1 inch bigger for the panels I need then cut the rest at home w/ my cheap $99 10" table saw.

 

[BushJ311 5,000+ posts]

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I make out a cutsheet first and then have them cut 1 inch bigger for the panels I need then cut the rest at home w/ my cheap $99 10" table saw.

that is what i did. I made the width an extra inch. and did the rest at home. We have a car and prob could not fit a half sheet

 

[Revolution 10+ year member]

They never cut it exact.

 

[JEXTEL 10+ year member]

they dont charge its free

they do charge now its like .50 cent a cut after the first 3 cuts..and they **** doing it so measure 1 inch too big so you can trim it later..

 

[ngsm13 5,000+ posts]

usually first cut is free...each additional cut I'm thinking 50 cents or so...they are usually off up to a 1/2 inch...but If you talk to the cutter maybe throw him a $10 spot ...he can probally get you some precise cuts...They can't do angles...only straight cuts...so you are limited

Truth. I used to give tell the guy beforehand, get a $10 spot if the cuts are exact... and then they never charge for the cuts either.

Also, the best way to get exact cuts... it to already have a cut-sheet laid out on a piece of paper similar to the sheet of wood. Then when you get to Lowe's/HD... take a measuring tape... and pencil... and draw the cuts on the sheet of wood itself.

Don't forget to account for blade width.

nG

 

[tyler_fitz 10+ year member]

for better results, have your wood cut when the store is dead. that way they aren't rushed.

 

[James Bang 5,000+ posts]

try to remember the code they punch in to start the saw.