In-Store Service • Upper East Side
Custom Cut Lumber & Plywood in NYC
Lumber, plywood, MDF and hardboard cut to your exact size while you wait — free Manhattan delivery over $100.
- ✓ Cut to your size while you wait
- ✓ Free same-day Manhattan delivery over $100
- ✓ Family-owned on 1st Ave since 1986
Plywood & Hardboard Cut-to-Size Builder
Pick your material, enter your finished size, and click add to cart — your exact size and price go straight into checkout. We cut to your spec.
Priced by the whole square foot (rounded up), which covers the cut. A full 4x8 sheet is 32 sq ft — buying a whole sheet? It's cheaper as a fixed size on the product page.
Looking for custom cut lumber near you in NYC? At New York Paint & Hardware, a family-owned shop on 1st Ave since 1986, we stock quality lumber, plywood and sheet goods and cut them to your exact measurements right in the store. Bring a cut list or your finished dimensions and leave with pieces ready to use, with no full sheets to haul up a walk-up. Ready to order? Use the Cut-to-Size Builder above and your exact size goes straight into checkout.
How Our Custom Wood Cutting Works
- Bring your measurements. Walk in with a cut list or your finished sizes, order right now with the Cut-to-Size Builder above, or send your list ahead with the form below. Note the material, thickness and each length.
- We cut it while you wait. We measure, cut and square your plywood, MDF, hardboard or dimensional lumber to spec, right on the spot.
- Pick up or get it delivered. Take it with you, or get free same-day delivery anywhere in Manhattan on orders over $100.
Big or Complicated Cut List? Send It to Us
The builder above is the fastest way to order standard cut-to-size plywood and hardboard. For long lists, mixed materials, pine boards, or anything unusual, send the details and we'll reply with pricing and timing fast.
Send Us Your Cut List
Share your material and dimensions — we'll reply with pricing and timing fast.
Custom Cut to Your Size in Manhattan
Bring us your dimensions and we'll do the measuring, cutting and squaring for you. It's a real time-saver for apartment projects across Yorkville and the Upper East Side, where wrestling full-length boards or 4x8 sheets up the stairs isn't practical.
Cut to Your Size
Give us your measurements and we'll cut lumber, plywood and MDF to spec, so your pieces fit your project right out of the box.
Quality Lumber
Plywood, pine boards, moulding, primed boards and more, dependable materials for both structural and finish work.
Free Delivery
On orders over $100, enjoy free same-day delivery across Manhattan, so your cut materials arrive ready to work.
The Upper East Side's Custom Cut Lumber Source
For nearly four decades, contractors, building managers and weekend DIYers across the Upper East Side and Manhattan have come to us for honest advice and precise cuts. Send a cut list or sketch, swing by with your measurements, and we'll help you get exactly what your project needs, with no guesswork and no waste. As your authorized Benjamin Moore dealer, we can pair your lumber with the right primer and paint to finish the job too.
Plywood, MDF & Sheet Goods, Cut to Size
We stock plywood and sheet goods in full 4 ft x 8 ft sheets and cut them down to whatever you need, and we cut MDF and hardboard to size too. Most sheets can be cut to size and priced by the square foot — use the builder above to order, or grab a full sheet from the product page.
- CDX plywood, 1/2 in, $59.99 per 4x8 sheet — or cut to size from $3.99/sq ft
- CDX plywood, 3/4 in, $79.99 per 4x8 sheet — or cut to size from $4.99/sq ft
- Birch plywood, 1/2 in, $7.99 per square foot cut to size — full 4x8 sheet $124.99
- Birch plywood, 3/4 in, $9.99 per square foot cut to size — full 4x8 sheet $139.99
- 1/4 in Luan plywood, $39.99 per 4x8 sheet — or cut to size from $2.49/sq ft
- Masonite hardboard, 1/8 in, $29.99 per 4x8 sheet — or cut to size from $1.99/sq ft
- Masonite hardboard, 1/4 in, $44.99 per 4x8 sheet — or cut to size from $2.99/sq ft
Cutting: Plywood and sheet goods are $5 per cut and $7 per rip. Pine boards (1x and 2x) are $2.50 per cut. Give us your sizes and we cut it square and ready to use.
Birch vs CDX, and Which Sheet to Choose
Two of our most popular sheets are built for very different jobs:
- CDX plywood is construction-grade sheathing. It is rougher, with knots and patches, and built to be strong and economical, not pretty. Use it for subfloors, hidden shelving, backing, jigs, and anything that gets painted or covered.
- Birch plywood has smooth hardwood face veneers that sand clean and take paint or stain evenly. It is the choice for furniture, cabinet faces, bookshelves, and any finished, visible surface. Priced by the square foot and cut to size.
- 1/4 in Luan is a thin, smooth-faced plywood for underlayment and panel backs, available cut to size or by the full sheet.
- Masonite hardboard is a dense, very smooth panel for door skins, templates, backing, and display.
Rule of thumb: if the wood will show, go birch; if it is structural or hidden, CDX does the job for less.
Dimensional Pine Boards
We also stock common pine boards, cut to length on request ($2.50 per cut): 1x2x8, 1x3x8, 1x4x8, 1x6x8, 2x2x8, 2x3x8, 2x4x8, 2x6x8, and more.
Working on walls too? We also stock standard and mold-resistant sheetrock and drywall, cut in half free.
Custom Wood Cutting FAQs
Do you cut plywood and lumber to size?
Yes. Bring your dimensions and we cut plywood, sheet goods and dimensional lumber to your exact finished sizes while you wait.
Do you cut MDF and hardboard?
Yes, we cut MDF, Masonite hardboard and Luan to size, along with birch and CDX plywood.
How much does custom wood cutting cost?
Plywood and sheet-good cuts are $5 per straight cut and $7 per rip. Pine and dimensional boards are $2.50 per cut. Most plywood and hardboard can also be ordered cut to size, priced by the square foot.
Where can I get custom cut lumber near me in NYC?
We are at 1668 1st Ave on the Upper East Side (Yorkville), serving Carnegie Hill, Lenox Hill and all of Manhattan. Call 212-249-1614 or send your cut list above.
Can you deliver cut lumber?
Yes. We offer free same-day delivery across Manhattan on orders over $100.