CNC cutting uses computer-controlled machines to cut sheet material with software-guided precision. Every panel comes out at exactly the size specified — clean edges, consistent results, zero human error. Beyond straight cuts, CNC machines handle curves, complex profiles, interlocking joints, pockets, and grooves — shapes that are impossible to replicate accurately by hand. Manual cutting introduces variation across a full kitchen or joinery fit-out that compounds with every piece. CNC cutting eliminates that entirely — the first panel and the fiftieth come out identical. Cutshop® runs large-format CNC machines capable of handling intricate profiles, complex shapes, and high-volume production runs without a drop in accuracy.

Laser edging (sometimes called laser edgebanding) is a bonding process that activates a polymer layer built into the edgeband tape using a laser, fusing it to the panel edge without traditional adhesive. The joint is near-invisible, highly moisture-resistant, and more durable than standard edgebanding methods that rely on hot melt glue. Over time, glue-based edgebanding can yellow, lift at the edges, or allow moisture ingress — laser edging avoids all of that. At Cutshop®, edgebanding is applied after cutting so every panel leaves the factory finished, faced, and installation-ready.

Cut and clash is a cabinetry and joinery trade term for panel optimisation. Software calculates how to lay out every piece across your sheet material to minimise waste across a full job. Instead of cutting panels one at a time and discarding offcuts, cut and clash nests every component across the available sheet area before a single cut is made. At Cutshop®, this is built into the CNC workflow as standard. Less waste means lower material costs, and smarter sheet usage means faster turnaround.

Pre-drilling means Cutshop® drills hinge cups, shelf pin holes, and handle fixings into your panels before they're delivered, using the same CNC precision as the cut itself. When panels arrive on site, assembly is straightforward. No measuring, no marking out, no going back to fix a misplaced hinge cup. Combined with CNC cutting and edgebanding, the product that arrives is ready to assemble.

Yes. Cutshop® operates three factory and showroom locations — North Shore, Mt Wellington, and Hamilton — covering greater Auckland and the Waikato region. For contract cutting on the North Shore or in Albany, the North Shore factory is your closest option. For cabinet making in East or South Auckland, Mt Wellington handles local trade pickups and deliveries. For cabinet making in Hamilton, Cambridge, or anywhere across the Waikato, the Hamilton factory has you covered.

Yes. Cutshop® delivers nationwide, so location is no barrier to getting factory-quality panels wherever your project is. Whether you're a cabinet maker in Wellington, a builder in Christchurch, or a homeowner renovating in Dunedin, your order can be shipped direct to site or home. Get in touch to discuss freight options and lead times for your region.

Turnaround depends on complexity and volume, but you won't be waiting long. Simple cut to size jobs move quickly. Larger orders with edgebanding, pre-drilling, and multiple materials take a little longer, but fast turnaround is core to how Cutshop® operates. Get in touch with your local factory for an accurate timeframe on your specific job.