Cutting List Calculator - Handy Software Tool

[Col The Hammer]

I've used this online calculator for creating woodworking cut lists before but never thought to use it for cutting pvc tubing/conduit/mounting strip etc.

It allows you to calculate the amount of stock material to purchase/procure and then cut to minimize wastage. Though designed for sheet material (eg plywood sheeting) just set the width of the cut material to match width of stock. Probably harder to explain than to actually use.

Just used it to confirm how many lengths of mounting strip I can get from 3 x rolls for a 4 metre high mega tree. Added a little extra safety margin to allow for hole spacing/alignment.

CutList Optimizer

Online panel cutting optimization software. Generate optimized cutting patterns based on the available stock sheets by nesting the required parts.

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[Indigogyre]

That right there is a non-traditional way or using a traditional tool. I saw cut list and thought maybe you were using it to make coro props or something else flat. That's a might nice tip for people math challenged.

Dean