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    Cut List Planner

    Plan cuts for lumber and sheet goods. Add source materials with custom dimensions, define your cuts, and generate an optimized layout with PDF export.

    Source Materials

    Define the lumber or sheet goods you're cutting from (dimensions in inches)

    Source 1
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    Cuts Needed

    Define each cut with its width, length, quantity, and which source material it comes from

    Add source materials and cuts, then click Calculate to see the optimized layout.

    Feed in the parts a project needs and the stock lengths your yard sells, and the planner packs parts onto boards to cut waste and your lumber bill — before the first saw cut. Members can save cut lists to projects and feed them straight into the cost estimator.

    Save your numbers, not just crunch them

    Members save cut lists and estimates to projects, feed them into the cost estimator, and track real spend against the plan.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much extra lumber should I buy for a project?

    A common rule is 15–20% over the net board feet for hardwoods — more for boards with knots or sapwood you plan to cut around.

    Why plan cuts before buying lumber?

    Packing parts onto boards on paper reveals whether an 8-footer or two 6-footers waste less — the savings usually exceed the cost of one extra board per project.

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