Will those cad programs do a cut layout automatically on bulk stock (sheet goods, milled stock, etc.). I used to use Delta Cad, but the version I had would not generate any cut layouts. Personally, I use Trimble Sketchup (formerly a Google product) to design the project, then Cutlist Plus to generate the cut layouts on my wood stock. Cutlist is specifically designed for woodworking, taking into account material costs, scraps on hand, wood grain direction, edge banding, etc. It has layout algorithms to automatically generate cut layouts based on goals such as minimum material waste, maximum crosscuts, maximum ripcuts, etc.
From: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ray Kornele
Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2013 12:53 AM
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [DIY] Wood Cut Sheet
You need a CAD program. If you are using Windows, I recommend DeltaCAD, Shareware, $40.
For a free program, CADstd.
In Linux, try LibreCAD, or DraftSight, both free.
KrazyKyngeKorny (Krazy, not stupid)
On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 4:36 PM, John S Moss <mossj5@comcast.net> wrote:
I’m looking for a better way to layout a cut sheet for a woodworking project. I have my materials list, but need to figure out what sizes wood I need to minimize waste. Drawing the layout by hand can get tedious and prone to arithmetic mistakes.
What do others use? I found a bunch of software online, but would like recommendations.
Thanks,
John
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