/diy/ - Do It Yourself

[Anonymous No.1396540]

Best place in London to buy cheap 18mm plywood? I'm looking to build a bookshelf and I'll need two sheets of 1220*2440mm plywood at 18mm thick, anyone know the cheapest place to get it? Preferably somewhere that will cut it for me, I unfortunately don't have a table saw

[Anonymous No.1396546]

B+Q will supply and cut for free. You'll find it cheaper in timber merchants but won't have the facility to cut.

[Anonymous No.1396551]

>>1396546
I had a look at B&Q, it's £30+ a sheet, can't think of anywhere cheaper?

[Anonymous No.1396562]

>>1396551
If you need it cutting there is nowhere cheaper except if you go direct to a merchant who will tell you to piss off because they're not interested in your poxy tenner.

[Anonymous No.1396565]

>>1396562
Calm down, I had a look at Selcos and they sell their sheets for less and do cutting, I'll probably just do it there, I was just wondering if anyone here found somewhere good for cheap wood prices as well as somewhere who could cut it, always good to check around to find you best options after all

[Anonymous No.1396572]

>>1396540
£30 for an 18mil sheet of ply isn't bad at all.

Alternately, I can pick you up in my Transit, we go get a sheet at a wood yard for £14, and I'll even let you have a go at it using the Makita tracksaw if you're up for a bit of the ol tumble-dry later.

[Anonymous No.1396603]

>>1396562
Im not being mean Im actually quoting what they will definitely tell you. Most places in London for timber and wood are on industrial estates pretty out of the way.

[Anonymous No.1396683]

>>1396572
Sounds like an invitation to get murdered, but thanks though

[Anonymous No.1396694]

>>1396572

[Anonymous No.1396711]

>>1396565
>Selco
B&Q do 15 cuts free, then 50p per additional cut.
Do you know what Selco's limits are?

[Anonymous No.1396726]

>>1396540

Do you have a van? Or were you planning on carrying the cut up pieces of plywood home. Perhaps your plan is to load them into a car?

If you do plan on getting it cut somewhere like B & Q you might find that their cuts aren't super precise, after all the people cutting probably aren't wood machinists.

Also, how intricate is this bookshelf going to be exactly? Do you just plan on screwing or nailing all of the cut pieces together?

[Anonymous No.1396732]

>>1396540
I'm in london too, I have a van if you want to carry the wood home, we could have a beer afterwards.

[Anonymous No.1396746]

>>1396726
I've got a van, that's not the problem, it's just that I don't have a table saw at home, though I really should invest in a circular saw. Realistically the measurement don't have to be completely precise, as long as similar pieces are the same size which is possible as they don't adjust the blade each time a duplicate piece is made. From what I've heard Selcos is much better at getting the dimensions right, I'll probably just go there and do it, seems to be the better option

[Anonymous No.1396749]

>>1396726
>cuts aren't super precise
Not OP.
Have had a few sheets cut, accuracy has been to 0.5mm at worst.
I usually take along a cutting diagram along to ensure that the parts at least match in case their sizes are out.

[Anonymous No.1396773]

>>1396746
>>1396749

Might as well go for it then m8.

If you did feel like being a bit more adventurous though a decent circular saw wouldn't cost that much, just so long as you don't get a battery powered one.

Also if it's possible I would pick out the sheets of ply yourself to avoid anything that's particularly warped or full of defects.

[Anonymous No.1396810]

>>1396732
>>1396572
Going for a second attempt?
You must really want to have a taste of anons liver.

[Anonymous No.1396814]

>get in the van, onii-chan

[Anonymous No.1396998]

>>1396546
>cut
>>1396562
>cutting
>>1396565
>cut
>>1396603
>tracksaw
>>1396711
>cut
>>1396726
>cut
>>1396746
>circular saw
>>1396773
>circular saw

Oi m8s, you have all been reported to the authorities for unlicensed discussion of deadly weapons.

[Anonymous No.1397014]

>>1396998
I have both a chainsaw operators license, and motorized saw course you absolute fucking idiot.

[Anonymous No.1397153]

>>1397014
>tfw you need to study 4 years at college to get a PhD in operating motorized saws and chainsaws in britain to be able to have a motor saw in a special storage box that requires two keys to turn at the same time on opposite ends for it to open

[Bepis !n/ZnkB9jUw No.1397156]

>>1397153
>tfw live in London
>want to build a bookshelf
>can’t buy a screwdriver because I got caught retweeting a news article about a muslim man who raped 86 women
>tfw will never pass the background check and be allowed to buy anything tapered that comes to a point

[Anonymous No.1397157]

>>1397156
Tell us more faggot.

[Bepis !n/ZnkB9jUw No.1397164]

>>1397157w
Living in the UK is no good mang. My wife’s 8 year old son was drawing pictures at home one day around Christmas time. He was coloring in Santa but had lost a few crayons so he made Santa’s beard black.

The NSC-mandated camera in his bedroom caught sight of this drawing and thought it was Muhammed. The next morning there were 30 constables at my home swarming the place and confiscating everything. I no longer have a single cooking untensil. They took my wife’s hair straightener because they said that could be used for injustices towards immigrants. They took my wife’s son away and sentenced him to 3 years in prison and another 3 years of “Reform” after that.

[Anonymous No.1397195]

>>1396562
It really depends, with the right attitude a lot of them will just take the 5 minutes it takes to help.

[Anonymous No.1397202]

>>1397164
>My wife’s son

[Anonymous No.1397246]

>>1397164
This is a real low effort shitpost, literally no thought or research whatsoever. It's not even relevant. But then that's why you posted it right? For attention. Pathetic.

[Anonymous No.1397249]

>>1397246
It's almost like he has no fucks to give about the place and is only here to show off his toys. I like how he deleted his second post when he started to get called out on his faggotry again though. Top quality.

Just think you egotistical old cunt, if you posted anonymously none of this would be happening.

[Anonymous No.1397251]

>>1397246
It's almost like he has no fucks to give about the place and is only here to show off his toys. I like how he deleted his second post when he started to get called out on his faggotry again though. Top quality.

Just think you egotistical old cunt, if you posted anonymously none of this would be happening.

[Bepis !n/ZnkB9jUw No.1397252]

>>1397249
Deleted what?

>>1397246
Honestly it’s kinda nice having the wife’s son out of the house.

[Anonymous No.1397259]

>>1397251
>none of this would be happening.
Repeat this back to yourself. Them think again every time you’re about to hit “Post”

[Anonymous No.1397266]

>>1397259
Keep telling yourself it's just one person tripcunt, i'm sure it will make it all go away.

[Anonymous No.1397539]

Can't we dox this attentionwhore tripcuck and get him the fuck out of here already?
I miss old /b/ days where this wouldn't be happening.

[Anonymous No.1397582]

>>1397251
He's down to 95% of his respondents now being newfags or guys that hate him, it'll only get worse. It's getting more and more obvious that he's only here for attention, he'll screw up eventually. He's not even worth responding to for me now. Attention whores will go away with no attention.

[Anonymous No.1397589]

>>1397582
>. He's not even worth responding to for me now. Attention whores will go away with no attention.

Just how braindead are you, exactly? STOP POSTING ABOUT HIM. He loves it that you and the other children find his antics fascinating, and this sort of post is probably his favorite, where you talk about how unimportant he is. over. and over. and over. because he's not important.

idiots.

[Anonymous No.1397592]

>>1397589
He who?

[Anonymous No.1397602]

>>1396540
Hey friend, I just saw this thread for the first time. I'm a little late I guess. I can give you some 18mm plywood surplus I have. I can pick you up and drive you there. Where are you in London exactly? We can get in touch if you have an email or something.

[Anonymous No.1397605]

>>1397592

our hero. Bepis, who seems to be on a mission to antagonize every autistic sperglord on /diy/. So far he's batting about 1000.

[Anonymous No.1397675]

>>1397602
Pretty strange that you have 18mm plywood, especially since 18mm is a size in between those of standard British dimensions of 3/4", and 5/8".

[Anonymous No.1397679]

>>1397605
>said he likes brown girls
>can't behave properly in an anonymous civilized enviroment
>smokes newports
When is he going to confess he's a negro?

[Anonymous No.1397697]

>>1397675
Ah yes, it's because it was intended for a specific project for my contractor, but he cancelled it and I kept the wood.

[Anonymous No.1397748]

>>1397675
18 is a pretty standard thickness desu, atleast in most builders warehouses

[Anonymous No.1397753]

>>1397679
Everyone knows pepis is a kneegrow. He has posted pictures of himself in his UPS uniform on /o/ as proof he worked there, but only after he was caught stealing used transmission oil from the motor pool and fired.

[Anonymous No.1397757]

>>1397753
fucking lol. give the transmission oil back, jamal!

[Anonymous No.1397760]

>>1396998
Excuse me sir but I have a special MI5 pass to carry sharp cutlery as I grassed up some republicans during my time in NI.

[Anonymous No.1397769]

>he spent all his cash on extortionate rent prices in LDN and can't afford a £30 sheet of plywood.

Londoner logic everybody

[Anonymous No.1397783]

>>1397675
18 is a pretty standard thickness desu, atleast in most builders warehouses
>>1397769
>Living in the middle of nowhere
Must suck man
£30 seems to be the standard price, but if I can find it cheaper, why wouldn't I atleast ask?

[Anonymous No.1397784]

I'm frankly surprised you can even buy lumber in europe/uk, with the way you guys laugh about how north american homes are built.
Don't you build everything out of cob or wattle and daub?

[Anonymous No.1397786]

>>1397784
You can go to a lumber yard and get it easily, plywood is just useful for its strength. Houses are built from bricks and mortar so they don't completely burn down if you have a house fire

[Anonymous No.1397790]

You can Actually see the geographical time zone posting hours change in this thread.

Also
>britcucks
>London
>power tools
>britcucks
>sharp object license
>Muslim call to prayer hours

[Anonymous No.1397797]

>>1397790
Yes, Americanks is making fun of the Birtish pigdogs.

But what the expectance from you? That British make fun of himself?

What idiot.

[Anonymous No.1398580]

>>1397153
Not actually true.

The moto-saw course is required to purchase a professional grade 'mobile' power saw which includes chain saws, reciprocating saws, rotary saws etc. Stationary saws have different requirements.
This means battery ones over 14v, all petrol/diesel ones, and motors over 275w.

That means you can use domestic saws all you want. Like smaller jig saws, or dremels are perfectly fine.

There is a small fee for a level I background check and the course is only 5 hours. There is no test.

The Chainsaw License requires you to already have the moto saw course, and its purpose is to certify operators for commercial use of a chainsaw.
It is a very strict license there is no course only a test and the yearly license is 50£

Here is more information.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/treework/safety-topics/chainsaw-operator.htm

You will need proof that you own approved safety equipment and clothing.

[Anonymous No.1399206]

>>1396998
funny and underrated post. Ty mate