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Person using saw to cut through bamboo benchtop.

Overview

We'll teach you what to do if you want to trim a bamboo benchtop yourself. You will see how to get a straight cut with the help of a straight edge, plus we'll show you how to set the depth of your saw so you get a neater cut.

Steps

1Prepare to cut the bamboo benchtop

Turn your benchtop upside down and protect the face underneath. Then measure and mark your cut line using a straight edge. Now prepare your saw by setting the depth of the blade so it is 10mm deeper than the thickness of the bench. This will help to give your cut a neat edge.
Person measuring and marking cut to be made on benchtop

2Cut the bamboo benchtop

Use your straight edge as a guide for your saw. Clamp it next to your cut line, set back as far from the line as the edge of the base plate on your saw is from the saw blade. Once the straight edge is in place, cut the benchtop and your job is done. 
Person using saw to cut through bamboo benchtop.
Health & Safety

Please make sure you use all equipment appropriately and safely when following the advice in these D.I.Y. videos. You need to be familiar with how to use equipment safely and follow the instructions that came with the equipment. If you are unsure, you may feel it is safest to consult an expert, such as the manufacturer or an expert Bunnings Team Member.

Grave health hazards are linked to asbestos, which may be in homes built up to 1990. Health hazards may result from exposure to lead-based paints in older materials and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer.