Cut List Optimizer
I came across this web site reviewed in a waterways magazine (another of my interests) and thought it might be of interest to members building baseboards or cutting materials for buildings and the like. Cutlistoptimizer.com (yes, it's American, hence the spelling) automatically calculates the best way to lay out cuts when you feed in the dimensions of the pieces you require and the size of the sheet. You can then print out for reference or to take to the builders' merchant. It only allows rectangles but you can specify cut width and cutting along the wood grain if necessary. You need to register your e-mail address for ten free calculations per day or there are monthly subscription models for multiple enquiries or extra features. I must admit I have not had the opportunity to try it out myself, but thought the information might be of interest for members to explore.
Steve Morley
Thanks Steve - very helpful.
Julian