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*** 2026 - IMPORTANT PRICING AND GENERAL INFORMATION ***
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PLACING YOUR REQUEST OR ORDER
Most of our custom board cutting is done on the electric guillotine cutter shown above. All parent (full size) sheets we use are 26" x 38" and the grain direction of our boards is long.
Because of the consistency in thickness and dimensions of our board, cutting charges are based primarily on the number of parent sheets and cuts required to fulfill the cutting request. We normally back-cut all board pieces, meaning we cut each side twice to assure the boards are cut as square as possible. However, since we calibrate each dimension using a hand operated gauge, there may be a slight variance of approximately 1/32”. For this reason, it is suggested that you do not use our board cutting service for cutting pieces that require absolutely square and precise measurements of less than 1/16".
To get the most out of our services, we encourage you to consider placing orders that will maximize at least one full parent sheet of book board. Many of those who use our services are ordering more than just a few pieces. Typically, depending on the size of the pieces, our orders range from about 10 to 50 or more per dimensions requested.
The quote you receive from us will include the cost of the book board plus the cutting charges. The combined cost is based on various factors listed below. Our custom cutting quotes do not include shipping. Those charges are determined separately by weight and zip code when placing your order. The shipping charge is calculated for you on our checkout page.
Most custom cutting orders will take several days before we can cut and ship the order.
How We Determine Your Quote:
A standard set-up charge of $20 applies for each cutting order. An additional $10 is applied for each additional size, if there is more than one. This fee may be waived when $75 or more worth of board cutting is required for that dimension. The minimum charge for any board cutting service is $35.
1. Determine the size of the pieces you want us to cut and then round up by 1/2” for each dimension. For example, a measurement of 5 3/8" x 7" becomes 5 7/8" x 7 1/2" for our purposes only. The extra 1/2" is needed in our calculations so we can back-cut each piece on the guillotine. This assures that each piece is cut as square as possible.
IMPORTANT: The measurement you submit for your quote should be the exact measurement you want us to cut. DO NOT use the rounded-up measurement when you submit your custom cutting quote. Measurements should be listed at 1/16" increments only (i.e. 1/16", 1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 5/16" etc.)
2. Determine and indicate the grain direction of the board pieces to be cut. It will run either long or short. Most often the grain runs long. For example, if you are making a book that is vertical or has a portrait orientation (which are most books), the grain direction should run the same direction as the spine. In this case the spine pieces and cover boards should both be requested as grain long.
If the book is horizontal, such as a landscape-oriented guest book or photo album, the grain of the spine should still run long, however, the cover boards should run short. (In our example, the 5 3/8" spine would run grain long, but the landscape-oriented cover boards (5 3/8" x 7") should be listed as grain short.
3. Enter the quantity of pieces required. You may enter up to three measurements for the same board type. If you would like a different board type, or are including more than three measurements you will need to submit a second custom cutting quote request, or include a note regarding additional cuts required.
4. To calculate how many pieces can be obtained from a full parent sheet our example measurements of 5 1/2" x 7"), divide the width of short direction of the pieces (6") into the 26" width of the parent sheet. This will equal 4. Next, divide the long direction (7 1/2") length into 38" length which equals 5. This means we can cut 20 pieces out of a single parent sheet of book board. (4 x 5 = 20)
The following are the costs per parent sheet used for the various thicknesses of board.
.060 Book Board
- $12.00 per sheet
.090 Book Board:
- $14.00 per sheet
.100 Book Board:
- $16.00 per sheet
.120 Book Board:
- $20.00 per sheet
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6. Small Pieces Fees and Multiple Sizes. Cutting small pieces including spines, dimensions under 3" or 4", multiple sizes, and other factors may add to the cost of cutting. The cost will need to be determined. (TBD)
The small pieces fees listed below are only a general guideline. We reserve the right to make adjustments in your quote, depending on the specific order. These fees range from $25 to $100 (or more) and is based on the actual quantities.
20 to 29 - $25; 30 to 39 - $35; 40 to 49 - $50; 50 to 59 - $65; 60 to 69 - $80; 70 to 79 - $100; Over 80 - TBD
7. Cutting Limitations
We may contact you regarding limitations on what is feasible for us to cut, such as very large quantities, pieces that are too small for our cutter, or other unusual requests. For example, we cannot cut curved or angled pieces. We cannot drill holes in the book board.
Important Note Regarding Cutting Accuracy: In the cutting process, please recognize the possibility that some cut pieces may exhibit a very slight variation of approximately 1/32” - 1/16". These variations may mean that your pieces may not be perfectly square, especially when set against a machinist square tool.
Approximate weight per parent sheet for shipping purposes only:
.060 Standard Book Board - 1.5 lbs
.090 Standard Book Board - 2.0 lbs
.100 Standard Book Board - 2.25 lbs
.120 Standard Book Board - 2.75 lbs