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I’ve been really curious about whether there’s a Sketchup-like application that has simple digital woodworking tools.

Bring in a couple 4x8 sheets, cut taking blade width in to consideration, join, test whether the edges are flush, etc.

Maybe even import plans, then give you a cut list that maximizes the wood you want to use. (Will I need 6x or 7x 8’shelving pieces? Ok, 7, but oh right, it’s reminding me to get and extra one to allow for mistakes.)



This doesn't do exactly what you're asking for, but I've had good success with Cut List Optimizer [0]. You still have to tally up the list of each board you need in your project, but it will tell you the most efficient way to cut your materials.

[0] https://www.cutlistoptimizer.com/


https://www.google.com/search?q=cutlist

Have never used any of these, but they've all come up on various woodworking forums I've read over the years.


Not exactly what you asked for but there are a few tools that take an SVG of shapes and outputs an SVG with the shapes packed more efficiently, including space for kerf, etc. svgnest and deepnest.io.




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