Cut Length Calculator

Cut Length Calculator interface preview
Calculator preview
HTML JavaScript Shop Tool Fast Planning
Overview

Stop doing cut math twice.

This started because the mistakes were never the geometry. The mistakes were the rhythm of the shop. You get interrupted, you switch from inside to outside without noticing, somebody eyeballs kerf, and the same stick gets re-measured three times because nobody trusts the number on the paper.

This calculator is built around the inputs we actually use: stock length, allowance, and a list of cuts. The point is not fancy math. The point is a repeatable saw plan that stays consistent from the first part to the last.

If it takes longer than a notepad, it is not a tool. This stays fast. Punch it in, get the plan, move on.


Best for Tube, angle, flat bar, and quick one-off planning without second guessing.
Why it matters Consistency. Everyone gets the same answer, every time, even when the day is chaotic.

If the number feels shaky, it is already costing you time. This keeps it steady.

At a Glance
Tool
Cut Length Calculator
Runs in
Browser (HTML + JS)
Best for
Fast cut planning and repeatable math
Assumes
Straight cuts from stock - you decide inside/outside reference
Live app
follincraft.com/repo/cut_list_calculator.html
Status
Active
Notes
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Run the App
Embedded preview Runs live from the repo page
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Tip: Set kerf once, then run the whole list without changing assumptions.

If the embed ever feels cramped on mobile, hit Open. Same tool, just full screen.

How to Use
  1. Enter your stock length and any kerf or waste allowance you want to hold.
  2. Add the cut lengths you need and quantity if applicable.
  3. Use the output as your saw plan and keep it consistent across the whole run.

The win is consistency. Everyone gets the same answer, every time.

Notes
What it helps prevent
  • Inside vs outside reference drift when the day gets busy
  • Kerf getting forgotten mid-run
  • Rework caused by "close enough" cuts turning into stacking errors
What I would add next
  • Presets for common profiles and stock lengths
  • Batch mode that outputs a clean, printable saw sheet
  • Shop mode: big buttons, simple output, less scrolling
My Notes

This one earns its spot because it kills small mistakes that cost real time. If you are moving fast and you are tired, this keeps the math steady.

  • If something feels off, it usually is. Re-check inside vs outside assumptions.
  • On tight tolerance work, leave a hair long and finish to size.
  • If you want, I can add a shop mode that favors big buttons and a simple output.
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