I don't know many DIY stores in Zurich, except perhaps Jumbo. Would they be able to fix something up for me? Do IKEA do it?
Is there a DIY store (in Zurich) where you can get MDF boards cut to size (i.e. to make a table top for poker or subbuteo)?
I've had boards cut to size at both Jumbo and Migros Brico. I think there was a charge per cut but it was small enough that I don't remember .
Have you got the MDF already? Many shops will cut the wood/MDF they sell either free or for a small fee, but probably not wood/MDF bought elsewhere. In which case find a local carpenter and ask them.
Ah no, I should have clarified. I don't have it yet, I intend to buy the MDF at the shop that cuts them to size if possible!
Migros Do-it, Coop Brico, Jumbo and Obi all sell MDF and will cut to size for a fee.
Marvelous, thanks.
I have a question about MDF and this is the one of only 2 threads mentioning it. Does anyone have information about any regulations on the amount of evaporating formaldehyde from MDF furniture sold in Switzerland?
Some countries do have it, though I am not even sure there is uniform EU-wide regulation on this.
http://www.childrensfurniture.co.uk/mdf.html
http://www2.epa.gov/formaldehyde/fac...ldehyde#howcan
The background is that the paint from my fairly recent MDF table is being rather quickly destroyed through normal use. I also noticed that not all parts of the board have been covered with paint (whether they are sealed by other means I can't tell). So, I am wondering if I should be getting rid of my <1 year old, otherwise cool and not that cheap, table...
I used to have some info about this and the variations in limits are (or certainly used to be a few years ago).
If I remember correctly, MDF isn't freely available/sold in the US due to the formaldehyde content, but in Europe I can't remember.
I'll see if I can find it and post it on here.
You can also get wood cut to size at Hornbach - They charge 1 CHF per cut, imho a bargain for a clean, precise, professional cut.
Hi,
You can order custom sized mdf at coop online and pick it up when it is ready