Woodworking cut lists
Real cut lists for common builds, in inches. Every part, how the sizes are worked out, and how many sheets of plywood or boards to buy, checked by the CutNest optimizer. Change any size and it works it out again.
Bookshelf
A plain, strong bookcase 36" wide, 72" tall and 11 1/4" deep, in 3/4" plywood with a 1/4" back. Here is every part, how the sizes are worked out, and how many sheets to buy.
See the cut list →Base cabinet
The box for a 24" wide frameless base cabinet in 3/4" plywood, 30 1/2" tall to sit on a separate 4" toe-kick base, so the finished height is 34 1/2" before the countertop.
See the cut list →Wall cabinet
A 30" wide, 30" tall upper cabinet, 12" deep with the door, in 3/4" plywood with two adjustable shelves.
See the cut list →Workbench
A sturdy 60" × 24" bench, 36" high, with a 2×4 frame, a lower shelf and a 3/4" plywood top and shelf.
See the cut list →Garage shelving
A freestanding shelf unit 48" wide, 24" deep and 72" tall, with four shelves of 3/4" plywood on 2×4 frames.
See the cut list →Raised garden bed
A 4 × 8 ft raised bed, two 2×6 boards high (11"), with the ends fitting between the long sides.
See the cut list →Toy box
A toy chest 36" wide, 18" deep and 20" high in 3/4" plywood, with a lid that overhangs by 1/2".
See the cut list →Desk
A simple desk 48" wide, 24" deep and 30" high, in 3/4" plywood: a top on two panel legs, braced by a modesty panel at the back.
See the cut list →Try it on your own job
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