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    Project Cost Estimator

    Estimate total project cost from wood species, board feet, hardware, and finishing supplies.

    Lumber

    Select species and enter board feet needed

    Additional Costs

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    Cost Summary

    Lumber subtotal$0.00
    Waste (10%)$0.00
    Total$0.00

    Underquoting a commission hurts twice. Build the estimate from real inputs — board feet by species, sheet goods, hardware, finish — and get a total you can stand behind, whether the piece is for a client or the living room.

    Price like a business, build like a craftsman

    Members track materials, labor, and profitability across every build with the cost tracker — and compare notes with woodworkers who sell.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How do I price a custom furniture build?

    Start from materials (with 15–20% waste), add shop overhead and finishing supplies, then labor at an honest hourly rate. Materials alone typically run 25–35% of a fair price.

    What gets forgotten in project budgets?

    Finish, abrasives, glue, and hardware — the consumables. They commonly add 10–15% on top of lumber.

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