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Board feet and lumber cost calculator
Board feet and cost for hardwood or lumber, with a waste allowance.
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Use the rough (before planing) thickness the yard sells by, such as 4/4 = 1 inch. 15 to 25% waste is normal for furniture; more for figured wood.
Stop working out one number at a time
A calculator is a quick check. A concept draft works these numbers out together with specs, drawings, a priced parts list, build phases and the rules to check, and updates them all when you change something.
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