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

"JimmyG" 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/rev...turedesign.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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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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