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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.

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 16, 2011

Precision In Sheet Cutting

Cutting News,Sheets — Tags: , , — Booker Timber @ 9:17 am

No matter what project you have in mind, whether you are working with plywood or chipboard or some other material, when it comes to cutting panels and sheets, you want precision. In building, precision of cut is necessary to make sure that everything fits together perfectly.
If you are looking for the best possible sheet cutting services, you’ve come to the right place. At Booker Timber, we assure you that our cutting services are the best available.
We do sheet cutting including a cut to size plywood service, chipboard, and many other kinds of wood as well as some plaster board and plastic sheets and panels.
Often times someone will come to us with a sketch of what they want done and we take it from there. Our state of the art cutting equipment means no chips will occur in your finished pieces, no matter the material.
We can cut your material or you can purchase material from us that you would also like to have cut.
If you don’t see  the service you are looking for on our web site, feel free to ask. You can also browse through our many FAQ sections to find out if your question has already been answered on our web site.
Our services are competitively priced and top quality, and we offer lots of advice throughout the process. We treat every order with the same amount of care and attention no matter the size.
For more information, or to speak to a member of staff about your requirements, ring us on: 0333 123 1290.

August 15, 2011

The Importance of Being Environmentally Aware

CNC Cutting,Sheets,Timber,Uncategorized — Tags: , , , , , — Booker Timber @ 9:00 am

We are living in an age where we all have to consider how our actions affect the environment at large. No matter if it is the carbon footprint of individual people or the operational wastage of large companies, the importance of being environmentally aware in everything we do cannot be understated.

Environmental responsibilities
We here at Booker Timber are timber merchants who take our environmental responsibilities very seriously and we are proud to say that we use the latest state-of-the-art technologies to ensure our services do not cause any lasting damage to the planet. By using the very latest CNC cutting machines and intelligent software, we can ensure any waste we create is kept to an absolute minimum. Indeed, our large CNC beam saws allow us to process even the largest of bulk orders to levels of unrivalled precision. And, as well as ensuring our operations are as green as they can be, we also ensure all of our timber is Chain of Custody certified so our customers can rest assured all of our wood is sourced in a way that is sustainable to the environment

So, whether you are a tradesman looking for MDF cutting to size or a DIY-enthusiast who needs plywood sheets, we can offer you materials that are not only cut with absolute precision but are also as environmentally friendly as they can possibly be. To find out more, and to view our extensive online catalogue, explore our pages further here at bookertimber.co.uk.

July 25, 2011

The Finest Bespoke CNC Cutting and Routing Service

CNC Cutting — Tags: , , , — Booker Timber @ 10:32 am

Here at Booker Timber we are environmentally friendly machining specialists, as our forest products do not contribute to global forest destruction.

We understand how hard sourcing a reliable timber expert can be when looking for bespoke sheet cutting. We have a wealth of experience in regards to MDF cutting and sheet cutting, and our high-end technology machinery for CNC cutting and routing is available for a range of small and large orders.

We are committed to accuracy and chip free plywood and other materials to ensure that you receive the finest bespoke products for your needs. Our computer software also ensures that we can maximise the materials used for your products and that we reduce waste – which helps us to support the environment. Therefore, the fewer materials we use for your bespoke order, the lower the cost for your end product.

Whatever shape you require from our shapes, we can provide sheet cuttings for the most intricate shapes with precision and accuracy using CNC cutting and CNC routing.

We are committed to customer service, and continually aim to cater to their needs. We believe in working in unison with our clients to ensure they receive the bespoke products they require.

We can cut a variety of materials, such as plywood sheets, plastic or wood, and as our machinery is some of the biggest in the UK we can provide sheet cutting for materials which vary from up to 6 metres long and 3.8 metres wide.

July 14, 2011

The Benefits of Raised Beds

Raised Beds Table Beds — Tags: , , , — Booker Timber @ 10:25 am

We are a leading timber merchant that can provide sheet cutting services, CNC routing and assembled or kit form raised beds.

Do you want vegetables free from pesticides? Here at Booker Timber we can offer raised beds which have been quality treated by tannalisation – a wood preservative that can preserve wood or timber for numerous years. Therefore, our premium Scandinavian timber is extremely durable so it will not be susceptible to fungus or insects, and it can also fight against the elements. The tannalisation will also give the timber an aesthetically pleasing green colour which blends in with a garden area.

Is the Treatment Safe for Children?

You can rest assured that when you buy our raised beds they will perform effectively and will not cause any harm to your children or animals, so they are ideal for city gardens, country gardens and roof top gardens. Our raised beds are also ideal for disabled or elderly people as they are extremely easy to use.

Does the Wood Have to be Treated?

Many people have often opted to purchase raised beds without tannalisation due to the sheer strength and durability of our timber. Also, untreated raised beds can also be painted or varnished, so you can customise your raised bed to complement your garden area.

Raised beds ultimately allow you to enjoy growing your own food and it can become a valuable pass time. Using raised beds in gardening can also help you teach children about the sources of vegetables and help them to understand the importance of high quality ingredients.

If you are interested in our raised beds from us here at Booker Timber, we can provide you with kit form or assembled beds.

If you would like to know more about our raised beds or CNC cutting services, you should contact us today and speak to a friendly and helpful member of staff.

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