In-Store Service • Upper East Side
Custom Cut Lumber & Plywood in NYC
Custom cut lumber, plywood, MDF and hardboard to your exact size, cut while you wait on the Upper East Side and delivered free across Manhattan on orders over $100.
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.
How Our Custom Wood Cutting Works
- Bring your measurements. Walk in with a cut list or your finished sizes, or send them 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.
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.
Visit or Reach Us
Stop by New York Paint & Hardware at 1668 1st Ave, New York, NY 10128, call 212-249-1614, or use the form below.
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. Use the calculator below to estimate birch by the square foot.
- CDX plywood, 1/2 in, $60.99 per 4x8 sheet
- CDX plywood, 3/4 in, $80.99 per 4x8 sheet
- Birch plywood, 1/2 in, $7.99 per square foot, cut to size
- Birch plywood, 3/4 in, $9.99 per square foot, cut to size
- 1/4 in Luan plywood, $49.99 per 4x8 sheet, cut to size (whole sheet only)
- Masonite hardboard, 1/8 in, $29.99 per 4x8 sheet
- Masonite hardboard, 1/4 in, $44.99 per 4x8 sheet
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 Plywood Square-Foot Calculator
Enter your finished piece size to estimate square footage and price. We cut to your spec.
Estimate only, rounded to the nearest .99. A full 4x8 sheet is 32 sq ft. Cutting charges may apply.
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, sold 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. Birch plywood is sold and cut 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 below.
Can you deliver cut lumber?
Yes. We offer free same-day delivery across Manhattan on orders over $100.
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Send Us Your Cut List
Share your material and dimensions and we'll confirm availability, pricing and timing right away.