Cutting Plan
Transform 3D woodworking projects into accurate 2D nesting layouts with kerf and grain adjustments, automated calculations, PDF export, and material waste reduction for workshops using standard sheets with CNC or manual processing tools.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Online
Cutting Plan
Features
Cutting Plan News & Activities
Recent activities
- Maoholguin updated Cutting Plan
- edgecraft added Cutting Plan
Cutting Plan information
What is Cutting Plan?
The inspiration for this tool didn't come from a computer lab, but from the sawdust-covered floor of a workshop. I noticed a recurring problem: even the most skilled craftsmen were losing 15-20% of their expensive sheet materials simply because the 'mental math' of 2D nesting is incredibly complex.
I saw workshop owners in Rawalpindi and Islamabad manually sketching layouts on scraps of paper, trying to figure out how to fit a kitchen’s worth of cabinets onto a few sheets of MDF. I realized that if I could combine my background in web development with my passion for precision woodwork, I could build a solution that saves both money and trees.
I built the EdgeCraft Cutting Optimizer to be the 'brain' of the workshop—a tool that bridges the gap between a SketchUp design and the actual CNC machine. I’m excited to share it with the community and hear how it helps your projects!