Peter Crawford Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Hi, do any of you guys do laser cut baseboards to measure cheaply and quickly? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium CloggyDog Posted June 10, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 10, 2018 Define 'cheap' and 'quick'. Personally, I'd recommend (as a very satisfied customer) Tim Horn's well designed range of laser cut boards: https://www.timhorn.co.uk 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Personally, I'd recommend (as a very satisfied customer) Tim Horn's well designed range of laser cut boards: https://www.timhorn.co.uk ^What he said ^ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted June 11, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 11, 2018 . I would suggest that 'made to measure' will be more expensive that the standard sizes already available as there will be additional set up costs to plan and draw a different size. Another supplier is Grainge and Hodder as shown here http://www.graingeandhodder.co.uk/store/c1/Featured_Products.html . 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Crawford Posted June 11, 2018 Author Share Posted June 11, 2018 And what about self-designed ones? I.e. I need someone to cut them. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chris p bacon Posted June 11, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 11, 2018 Screwfix do a pretty good range of handsaws https://www.screwfix.com/p/irwin-jack-500-universal-saw-8tpi-20/69735 Can't get cheaper than that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted June 11, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 11, 2018 Given the cost of materials, I think Tim Horn's baseboard kits are very good value. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon A Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 The best way to find out is to ring the people who do laser cur baseboards and ask the question. I understand from chatting to Tim Horn in April that he is very busy. Do you have CAD skills. If you can draw up the components of your base boards in an acceptable format like an etched kit it may help in your quest and save you some money. Also don't ignore parts CNC cut. I had a pair of baseboards made that way by a bespoke furniture maker who were quiet at that time. They were very good. I don't think you will get any bespoke base boards quickly. Gordon A Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium CloggyDog Posted June 11, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 11, 2018 And what about self-designed ones? I.e. I need someone to cut them. A simple google search gives me a list of firms/places that will lasercut wood in my area (Reading), including my local 'hackspace'. You'd need to make sure their kit is compatible with your CAD output and they can handle the size and sheet thickness (and material) you want. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltic Man Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Also you could try these guys well recommended https://www.whiterosemodelworks.co.uk/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold kipford Posted June 11, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 11, 2018 If you give Tim the CAD files and tell him the material, thickness qty etc, he will cut them for you at very reasonable prices. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Crawford Posted June 11, 2018 Author Share Posted June 11, 2018 If you give Tim the CAD files and tell him the material, thickness qty etc, he will cut them for you at very reasonable prices. Who's Tim? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chris p bacon Posted June 11, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 11, 2018 Who's Tim? 2nd post Define 'cheap' and 'quick'. Personally, I'd recommend (as a very satisfied customer) Tim Horn's well designed range of laser cut boards: https://www.timhorn.co.uk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Screwfix do a pretty good range of handsaws https://www.screwfix.com/p/irwin-jack-500-universal-saw-8tpi-20/69735 Can't get cheaper than that. On the other hand B&Q will cut boards for free, saves buying the saw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norton961 Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 The problem with B&Q is that the plywood is rubbish, go to a proper timber merchant, usually better quality and they will also cut for you. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted June 11, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 11, 2018 On the other hand B&Q will cut boards for free, saves buying the saw The problem with B&Q is that the plywood is rubbish, go to a proper timber merchant, usually better quality and they will also cut for you. David And most timber yards will cut accurately to your measurements whereas B&Q cut to 'close enough', as I found out once. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bigbee Line Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Hi, do any of you guys do laser cut baseboards to measure cheaply and quickly? There is an old adage: Good, Cheap and Quick, choose any 2 of the 3: Choices are: Good and Quick, but not cheap. Good and Cheap, but not quick. Quick and Cheap, but not good. I rest my case m'lud. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpgibbons Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 (edited) I designed my own custom baseboards and had them cut by a commercial laser firm. Whilst there's nothing very difficult about it, using an established baseboard maker who understands what's required will save you quite a bit of time and wastage. Edited June 12, 2018 by dpgibbons Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Crawford Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share Posted June 12, 2018 Will do, Mr Gibbons. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan's Goldfish Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 And what about self-designed ones? I.e. I need someone to cut them. Tim Horn cuts things for me that I've designed myself on CAD. Speak with him and book a day, it's very helpful to be able to make minor corrections to deal with discrepancies in material thickness as your boards are built. And most importantly, bring cakes! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Crawford Posted July 2, 2018 Author Share Posted July 2, 2018 What about cheap baseboards for a couple of quid? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YesTor Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 (edited) What about cheap baseboards for a couple of quid? Hmmmm, so you want laser-cut, quick and cheap (a couple of quid). Methinks you might be having a larrrrf squire... You won't get owt for nowt in this life... Edited July 2, 2018 by YesTor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talltim Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 It was a while ago now, but I did get 4 baseboards cut (saw not laser) for about a fiver (+wood!) All the sections were rectangles and I used an online application to work out the best way of fitting them on the sheets and cutting them, which worked well. Of course as soon as you get to fancy shapes then laser is the way to go, it always surprises me that the standard kit boards from the laser manufacturers seem to be made of parts that could be cut with a saw 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Hmmmm, so you want laser-cut, quick and cheap (a couple of quid). Methinks you might be having a larrrrf squire... You won't get owt for nowt in this life... With the greatest respect to the OP it would appear that is what he is seeking ! Just saying 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted July 2, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 2, 2018 We have a great independant builders merchant in Skipton that will not only cut timber and sheet material to any size and any number of cuts and help you load up your car but you only pay for what you take away! No paying for a 8x4 if you only want 8x3.5!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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