Is Board Beaver free for every material?

Yes — every material optimizer is free, with no account and no watermark. Each one just presets a sensible stock size and kerf; change anything you like.

What if my material isn’t listed?

Open the blank optimizer and enter your own stock size, kerf and parts — it works for any sheet or linear stock cut with straight cuts.

Cut list optimizer by material

Pick your material — Board Beaver presets a sensible sheet size and kerf, then optimizes your cut list for the least waste. All free, no signup.

Sheet goods

Plywood Cut OptimizerGet the most out of every 8×4 sheet. MDF Cut OptimizerPanel out an MDF project with minimum offcuts. Melamine Cut OptimizerCut melamine board for cabinets and shelving with the least waste.

Metal

Sheet Metal NestingNest sheet-metal parts onto stock plate with minimum drop. Aluminium Sheet Cutting OptimizerLay out aluminium sheet parts with the least offcut.

Cutting method

Laser Cutting NestingNest laser-cut parts onto your stock sheet with a razor-thin kerf and minimum waste. Plasma Cutting NestingPack plasma-cut plate parts with a realistic torch kerf so your nest actually fits.

Other sheet

Acrylic (Plexiglass) Cutting OptimizerCut acrylic and plexiglass sheets for signs and displays with minimum waste. Glass Cutting OptimizerOptimize glass cutting from stock sheets with the least waste.

Linear / lumber

2×4 Cut List OptimizerCut studs, plates and blocking from 2×4s with the fewest boards. Tube & Pipe Cut List OptimizerCut lengths of tube or pipe from stock bars with minimum drop. Aluminium Extrusion Cut ListCut aluminium extrusion (e.g.

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