Free cut list optimizer for DIY woodworkers. Type your parts in plain English and get plywood sheet layouts and board cut plans. It accounts for saw kerf, grain direction, and real lumber-yard sizes (a 2x4 is 1½×3½), with waste % and cost. Runs in your browser with no signup.
qty name L x W for sheet parts (add "grain" to lock grain direction), qty name 2x4 @ length for boards. Fractions like 11 1/4 are fine.| Name | Length (along grain) | Width | Qty | Grain lock |
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Board prices per foot by profile (edit to match your yard):
What is kerf? It's the width of material the saw blade turns to dust, usually 1/8" for a table saw or 3/32" for a thin-kerf blade. KerfWise leaves that gap between every cut.
What does grain lock do? It keeps a part's length running along the sheet's 8-foot grain. Use it for visible faces like cabinet sides and doors.
Why is a 2x4 not 2" × 4"? Nominal lumber is milled down to 1½" × 3½". KerfWise uses actual sizes for every common profile.