Furniture
Bookshelf
Budget the repeated shelves before pricing the complete bookcase. Shelf depth and grain direction often decide whether an apparently spare strip is usable.
Estimate bookshelf panels →Workshop
Workbench panel cost planner
Estimate a laminated sheet top one layer at a time. Two layers use twice the panel area, but the complete build also needs a separate base and fastening plan.
One material · one repeated part
Estimate top layer stock and cost
Editable demonstration: 2 top layer pieces, 1800 × 750 mm. The sheet price is illustrative, not a supplier quote. Replace every value with your own measurements.
Keep the checked result
Turn the allowance into a checked cut plan
Recreate your confirmed parts in CutList on iPhone or iPad. Review sheet layouts, grain direction and the cutting sequence. Pro adds on-device AI Scan, PDF export, AirPrint and unlimited projects.
- Free basic layouts
- Pro features require a subscription
- No login
- Works offline
On a computer? Scan with your iPhone or iPad.
The App Store link does not transfer these inputs. Enter and review your parts in CutList; a paper list can be scanned using Pro AI Scan.
Before measuring this panel group
- Confirm final top thickness and whether edges will be trimmed after bonding.
- Check whether offcuts are actually large enough for useful shelves.
- Plan the base, load support and fasteners independently of the top allowance.
Not included: Base lumber, lower shelf, adhesive, screws, vice and finish are excluded.
Review the related parts or layout tool →Build the checked parts list in CutList
Enter the top layers and any confirmed shelf parts in CutList. Inspect the cut order before breaking down the sheets.
Confirm actual stock thickness, sheet dimensions, saw kerf, usable edges and permitted rotation. An allowance cannot establish a cutting order. Review the generated layout before ordering material, and keep the approved project available in the workshop.
See layouts, cutting sequence and Pro exportsKeep the estimate consistent
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Cabinet shop
Kitchen cabinet
Start with cabinet side panels, then build up the remaining stock groups. Carcass panels and thin backs cannot share one purchasing calculation simply because both are plywood.
Estimate kitchen cabinet panels →Fitted furniture
Wardrobe
Check tall gables against available sheet length before estimating cost. A low area total is of little help if a full-height panel cannot fit the selected stock.
Estimate wardrobe panels →