[Shop-talk] Creating plans for maximizing material use with limited waste.

[Doug Braun]

Yes! I have used this program for a couple of speaker building projects:

http://www.delphiforfun.org.ws034.alentus.com/programs/cutlist.htm

Doug


On Tue, Oct 16, 2018, 2:36 PM <eric at megageek.com> wrote:

> This is shop related, but more wood shop, so if that is a problem, please
> just pretend that I am speaking of sheet metal for fenders instead of
> plywood.
>
> Here is the problem.  I need to build about 10 to 20 nesting boxes for the
> local wildlife rescue.  These boxes aren't big or difficult to build (about
> 12" X 20" X 12")
>
> My question is, does anyone know of a website that will help you plan how
> to layout materials on sheet goods to reduce waste?  I'm not sure I'm
> explaining this well.  But a way to position each panel that needs to be
> cut so that I use the most material available with the least about of
> waste?
>
> I also have a little flexibility in the dimensions, so if it is possible
> to try a bunch of different sizes easily to see what yields the most boxes
> for least amount of raw material.
>
> Thanks,  me and the baby animals thank you.
>
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