JimmyG wrote:
> Does anybody know of any software (Even better... FREEware) that will
> compute and show the best cuts to maximize use of a sheet of plywood? Even
> better would be the ability to input a custom size board from which I would
> make multiple pieces.
>
>
Cutlist has a free trial version that will accept up to 5 different
pieces and lay them out on any size board you want.
http://cutlistplus.com/
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"JimmyG" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Does anybody know of any software (Even better... FREEware) that will
> compute and show the best cuts to maximize use of a sheet of plywood?
Even
> better would be the ability to input a custom size board from which I
would
> make multiple pieces.
>
> Thanks much
>
> Jimmy
This software has a sheet layout tool
http://www.onlinetoolreviews.com/reviews/basicfurnituredesign.htm
Not freeware, and there may be better sheet layout software elsewhere but
this provides a guide as to how to maximize your sheet cutting for less
waste.
(it's an aussie product)
Note the last screenshot in the right column.
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"JimmyG" wrote in message
> Does anybody know of any software (Even better... FREEware) that will
> compute and show the best cuts to maximize use of a sheet of plywood?
Even
> better would be the ability to input a custom size board from which I
would
> make multiple pieces.
It ain't free, but CutList Plus does all that, and more.
http://www.bridgewooddesign.com/
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