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January 9, 2012

MDF Cutting at Booker Timber

Sheets,Timber — Tags: , — Booker Timber @ 9:44 am

Regardless of whether you are a professional tradesman or an amateur artisan, anyone who works with timber will need to use professional MDF cutting services at some time or another. Thankfully, we here at Booker Timber can help in this respect as we are professional timber merchants who use state-of-the-art cutting equipment to offer precise, cut-to-size MDF sheets.

Cost savings
The services we provide are very competitively priced for both machining and supply. Furthermore, the software utilized by our high-tech cutting machines optimises board sizes so that we can reduce costs as well as waste.

Environmental responsibility
Waste reduction and recycling is very important to us as we care greatly about the environment and strive to do everything we can to make our industry and the products we supply as sustainable as possible.

Tailored services
No matter what you may need your timber for, we understand that you will want to take pride in whatever you do and that is why we offer the best MDF cutting services available. We are equally adept at dealing with smaller orders as well as bulk orders and are quite happy to cut your own material as well as supply you with any MDF sheets which you might need.

So, if you are looking for highly reputable timber merchants who can provide high-quality, precision cutting services at incredibly competitive prices; make us here at Booker Timber your first port of call.

Call us now on 0333 123 1290 to find out more.

December 18, 2011

Buying timber with a clear conscience

Cutting News,Chain of Custody,Sheets — Tags: , — Booker Timber @ 10:30 am

If you are on the lookout for a timber merchant to supply your firm with wood, you will no doubt have a range of issues to bear in mind. Of course, you will want products that are great value for money and are of the very best quality. After all, you are spending your hard-earned cash on the provisions, so it is vital that they meet all your needs.

However, there is another issue that may well influence your decision and that is the green credentials of your supplier of MDF sheets and other such offerings. Environmental concerns are becoming ever more important. And it is not only your own conscience that you have to deal with, but also those of your customers.

These days, individuals often vote with their money when it comes to issues of this nature. They tend to be more willing to purchase products from companies that can show they have a responsible attitude towards this matter.

The good news is, by coming to Booker Timber for your cut to size chipboard and other such products, you can rest assured you are doing your bit to promote sustainability.

We have achieved Chain of Custody certified status, which enables us to offer chain of custody for forested timber from well managed forests.

By buying products with Chain of Custody certified status, you can rest assured you are not contributing to global forest destruction. So, to find out more about what we have to offer, simply take a look around our website.

December 9, 2011

Benefiting from the best sheet cutting services around

CNC Cutting,Sheets,Timber — Tags: , , , — Booker Timber @ 9:28 am

Manufacturing techniques have come a long way over the years and the possibilities available to firms these days are incredible. So, if you are looking for a sheet cutting firm, there is no need to settle for second best.

Here at Booker Timber, we have invested in state-of-the-art machinery and the most powerful software around, meaning we have all the technical ability to get on with projects of any kind with ease and confidence.

For example, our CNC Beam saws are among the biggest in the whole country and we can handle and cut sheets up to six metres long and four metres wide. Furthermore, we have no problem dealing with boards up to thicknesses of 90 millimetres.

And when you come to us for your cut to size chipboard and other such provisions, you can rest assured you will benefit from total precision. Thanks to our superb facilities and our skill and experience, we can cut to within one millimetre accuracy.

Also, we are flexible. We can cut or router MDF, chipboard, plywood, orientated strand board, hardboard and melamine faced chipboard. Also, we are capable of cutting plasterboard and most types of plastic panels.

So, regardless of your needs, we may well be the perfect firm for you. After all, why settle for second best if you don’t have to?

To find out more about our fantastic plywood cutting and other services, simply take a look around the rest of our website or get in touch with our friendly and professional team.

November 24, 2011

Need Cheap Wood?

CNC Cutting,Sheets,Timber — Tags: , , , — Booker Timber @ 9:34 am

With the recession hitting us hard, everything is becoming more and more expensive and more difficult to afford. Not only are trade prices rising on tools, but also on the raw materials. This means that if you are a tradesman or looking for material within the private sector, everything is becoming more and more expensive.

Here at Booker-Timber, we appreciate that low-cost materials are hard to come by. That is why we work on the principle of saving costs. Our CNC routing and cutting technology ensures that minimal amounts of wood are lost to off cuts, effectively giving us more material to work with. All of our materials are bought from quality assured businesses, therefore giving you, our customer, a quality and cost effective product.

Cut to size MDF or chipboards are perfect for both the trade and private industries. A versatile material, strong and easy to use, MDF sheets can be used in many ways. They are perfect for most DIY jobs around the house, for instance using cut to size MDF when insulating up in the rafters.

Many plywood like materials can also be very handy for creating cheap shelving or cupboard solutions. Due to their strong and durable nature, these types of boards are best used in places like the utility room, or the garage. However, if you are confident at getting a quality finish on the product, you can easily make a good looking piece of furniture out of MDF. After all, most flat-pack furniture is some type of man-made wood.

November 16, 2011

Why Use CNC?

CNC Cutting,Sheets — Tags: , , — Booker Timber @ 9:31 am

CNC is a new technology that has arrived on the scene, allowing us here at Booker Timber to provide quality in sheet cutting. CNC cutting and routing techniques combine power and amazing accuracy to provide quality sheet cutting. With this power and accuracy, we are able to cut exact shapes with absolute precision. CNC stands for computer numerically controlled, basically meaning that the accuracy comes from a high powered computer program that is linked to a powerful cutting device.

As individual shapes can be cut, this allows us here at Booker Timber to cut to size chipboard, MDF, and plastics to any shape the customer desires. So whether you are looking for large scale items for the trade sector, or want shelves or grilles for example, we can cut them for you.

To do this we use very large machines. Due to the huge nature and size of our cutting machines, we are able to cut up to several inches thick of plastics or woods. We can also cut up to 6 metres in length and up to 3.8 metres in width.

The advantages to CNC cutting are huge. Arguably the biggest advantage to this CNC cutting is accuracy. Due to the precision of our equipment, we can cut up to 0.1millimetre accuracy. This accuracy is impressive, and something which is very difficult to match through conventional ways of cutting. The second biggest advantage is cost. CNC enables us to keep our costs down as we make sure to keep off cuts to a low. You only pay for what you buy.

November 8, 2011

Information on MDF

Sheets,Timber — Tags: , , — Booker Timber @ 9:24 am

MDF has been in mass production now since the 1980’s. It is used predominantly in the DIY scene, as it has many advantages over natural wood. The biggest of these advantages being price. As MDF is man-made, there is no waiting for the tree to grow, or process of drying the timber, which means that costs are kept low. MDF is used mainly as a cheap substitute for wood, but with the right cut and finish, can have a good effect.

MDF, also known as Medium Density Fibreboard is an engineered wood product made by breaking down either hardwood or softwood residuals, mixing them with wax and resin to produce a versatile board material. MDF has many advantages and disadvantages due to its manmade nature.

Home MDF cutting can be frustrating. The fibrous nature of MDF means that it can be susceptible to splitting when having a generic saw taken to it. Also, MDF does not react well with screws or nails, so advice is generally given to use strong wood glues or araldite for fixing purposes. MDF sheets are a very versatile material however, and any workman or keen DIYer should have experience with this material.

MDF is generally used in similar ways that old plywood and other man made wood products are used. However MDF tends to be stronger, and as it is denser, it can tend to be much more durable. These properties make it the perfect substance for using at home or in the commercial sector.

October 27, 2011

Sheet Cutting From Booker Timber

CNC Cutting,Sheets — Tags: , , — Booker Timber @ 9:09 am

Booker Timber have a wealth of experience to offer our customers when it comes to the supply and cutting of timber sheeting.
When it comes to sheet cutting, our use of the latest technology means we can produce accurate results quickly. The saws are able to cope with cutting large sizes of wood as well. Our services are available to suit all needs, from simply cutting a sheet of wood to size, or routing and shaping components. This can be particular useful for furniture makers, or people working in aviation and packaging industries.

We can cut, wrap, and re-label your own products, or we can supply wood sheets from our own sustainable sources. Take a look around our website for more information on our complete range of wood sheets, and the sizes and grades available. For now, we will highlight several of our popular types. We have chipboard in stock, which either comes in standard or moisture resistant grades, which can be supplied as normal or as tongue and groove panels. We can supply these sheets in 3 different thicknesses to suit your needs.

We also have a range of plywood sheets cut to size, and if you’re looking for strong, durable woods on the market, then you may find Birch Plywood is just the ticket. Its smooth surface, and the attractive appearance of the higher grades of this hardwood ply means it can lend itself to attractive shaped work. With other varieties of hardwood and softwood ply available, the possibilities are endless.

October 17, 2011

Wood Veneers, The Ideal Material For Domestic Products

Sheets,Veneers — Tags: , , — Booker Timber @ 9:03 am

Although much of the stock at Booker Timber is raw materials, we don’t just shape, cut, and sell the pure wood. As a timber merchant, we recognise the need to provide wood that has been treated/processed, and is ready to use.

Take a look around our website, and you’ll come across our wide range of wood veneers. Given that the process of veneering involves gluing thin slices of wood on to mdf sheets, it may not seem that striking. Choose the right veneer however, add a touch of stain or varnish, and the finished result can be striking.

Because veneers use thin layers of wood, it means that we at Booker Timber, and our woodwork customers, have access not just to the common species, but to the rarer types of wood as well. We sell double sided cut to size mdf veneers in common species, while rarer, more expensive woods are used as one-sided veneers. All the veneers are available in two different size sheets, and in a variety of thicknesses, so you can easily find a veneer to suit your door, cabinet top, or flooring project.

Here at Booker Timber, our stock includes steamed beech, pine, oak, am maple, sycamore, and chestnut. We also have birch, ash, cherry, am black walnut, and q/c sapele. Although we have a large range of wood veneers in stock, all sourced from sustainable forests, we also offer a bespoke service, and will try and source your chosen species of wood veneer.

October 3, 2011

The Advantages Of CNC Cutting

CNC Cutting,Sheets,Timber — Tags: , , — Booker Timber @ 9:48 am

Although the construction industry has all kinds of technology, skills, and equipment at its disposal, when it comes to wood, you sometimes need to employ the services of a good timber supplier. Timber suppliers can not only supply raw materials, but also use cnc cutting machines, to provide you with the right size, and finish of product.

Using Computer Numerical Control (CNC) is almost like printing out some work on a computer, except instead of ink and paper, we’re using a cutting tool and wood. The benefits of this are threefold. We can deal with large sheets of wood, and cut in a way that reduces wastage and saves you money. Our work also involves either cut to size mdf or other wood, or cutting and shaping to the design you supply, with all the settings sent from computer to the cutting machine.

This can be ideal for domestic products, such as decorative furniture and wall panelling. It’s an accurate and high speed way of routing and cutting that can be used for not only wood, but plastic and mdf as well.

Booker Timber deal with large and small orders, for a variety of different industries, from aerospace to packaging. Along with precise cutting services, we can also offer timber supplies, such as real wood veneers, plywood sheets, and self-assembly raised bed kits, for gardens and nurseries. To find out more about CNC cutting, and what the technology can do, visit us online, or call us for quotations and advice.

September 24, 2011

The Best Timber Merchants For MDF Cutting

Sheets,Timber — Tags: , , — Booker Timber @ 9:28 am

Whether you are an artist, joiner, or builder, sometimes there is a need to have a professional do some MDF cutting for you. If you are looking for the best timber merchants for high quality, precision cutting services, you’ve come to the right place.
At Booker Timber we are a professional timber merchant with years of experience and training. We use state of the art cutting equipment and software to offer precise, cut to size MDF sheets.
Our services are competitively priced for both machining and supply. We can handle smaller orders as well as bulk orders, and we can cut your material or supply you with the MDF sheets you need.
Our state of the art cutting machines use software that optimizes the board size to reduce your costs and waste. We also take quality control seriously, so you can rest assured knowing your order will be handled exactly as you request.
We also care about the environment and want to do our bit to reduce waste and reuse materials that still have value. That’s why we are Chain of Custody certified.
We are a British family owned company who take pride in our work. We understand that you take pride in what you do too, which is why we want to offer you the best possible service in MDF cutting available.
Not sure what you need or if we offer the right service? We are happy to advise you. Get in touch today by sending us an email or giving us a ring.

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