Cut list optimiser for joiners and workshops

A useful workshop plan must match the sheet on the rack, the blade on the saw and the direction of the visible face.

Use real workshop numbers

Enter the actual sheet dimensions and measure the cut made by the blade. Add trim when factory or damaged edges must be removed before parts are cut.

Compare before buying

Add alternative stock sizes or reusable remnants and calculate the same part list. Board area alone cannot tell whether the remaining shapes are useful.

Take a checked drawing to the saw

Print or export the labelled layout with the cut list. Review defects, safe handling and cut sequence in the workshop; optimisation is not a substitute for those decisions.

Questions

Does it produce a cutting sequence?

It produces sheet layouts and cut information, but the operator must choose a safe sequence for the saw and material.

Can I account for rough edges?

Yes. Use trim to reserve material around the sheet before parts are placed.

Can I keep offcuts?

Reusable remnants can be described as stock sheets for a later calculation.