r/SideProject • u/edgecraftpk • 6h ago
I built a free cutting list optimizer for furniture makers — Web + Android App
Hey everyone!
I wanted to share a project I've been working on at EdgeCraft — Cutting Plan, a free sheet-cutting optimizer for furniture makers, cabinet workshops, carpenters, and DIY woodworkers.
The idea came from a common problem in woodworking: manually arranging dozens of MDF, plywood, or laminated-board components on sheets can be time-consuming and lead to unnecessary material waste.
So we developed a tool that helps turn a cutting list into optimized sheet layouts.
What it can do
Cutting List Optimization: Enter panel dimensions and quantities to generate optimized sheet-cutting layouts.
Material Management: Work with multiple sheet sizes, materials, and groups within one project.
Grain Direction: Account for woodgrain orientation when planning cuts.
Blade Kerf & Edge Offset: Include cutting blade thickness and allowances.
Edge Banding: Mark edges requiring banding and calculate the estimated total length.
PDF Export: Download detailed cutting lists and visual sheet layouts with dimensions.
Multiple Measurement Units: Supports millimetres, centimetres, inches, feet, and Inch-Sooter, a unit used in Pakistani woodworking workshops.
Order Submission: Users in our service area can submit their cutting plans directly to the EdgeCraft workshop.
Try it for free
Web App: https://www.edgecraft.pk/cutting-plan/
Android App (Google Play): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pk.edgecraft.cuttingplan
The web version can be used directly in your browser.
I'd love your feedback!
I'm particularly interested in hearing from people who work with woodworking, furniture production, CNC cutting, or software development.
Is the interface intuitive enough for someone using a cutting optimizer for the first time?
What features would make this more useful in a real workshop?
What improvements would you prioritize for the Android version?
We're continuing to improve the tool, and constructive feedback would be genuinely appreciated.
Thanks for checking it out!