Can I manage multiple material types for one piece of furniture?

Yes, you can create separate profiles for plywood carcases, MDF doors, and hardwood trims, keeping everything organized by project.

How do I ensure wood grain matches on drawer fronts?

CutWize allows you to lock the orientation of specific parts (preventing rotation) to guarantee that the wood grain runs in the desired direction on your finished pieces.

Is it easy to keep track of parts after they are cut?

Absolutely. You can add custom job names and part labels to every cut. The generated layouts will clearly display these labels, making assembly much simpler.

Can I batch cut lists from multiple furniture orders?

Yes. If you have multiple clients ordering furniture using the same material (e.g., 3/4 inch birch ply), you can combine the cut lists into a single run to drastically improve material yield.

Does CutWize calculate the cost of custom orders?

By inputting your stock cost, CutWize generates reports showing exactly how much material cost is associated with the required cuts, helping you quote accurately.

How to Use CutWize for Custom Furniture Orders

Simplify your planning phase, handle multiple materials effortlessly, and build stunning custom furniture with zero guesswork using intelligent cut list optimization.

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The Custom Furniture Workflow

Building bespoke furniture means every job is different. You rarely have the luxury of cutting standard, repeatable parts day in and day out. Whether it's a built-in wardrobe, a kitchen cabinet set, or a mid-century modern credenza, custom work demands meticulous planning.

CutWize streamlines the pre-production workflow by allowing you to setup custom profiles per material. You can input your required parts, label each one meticulously (e.g., "Left Side Panel - Job Smith"), and generate a flawless cutting map in seconds.

Handling Complexities: Grain Direction and Labeling

Furniture makers know that material yield isn't the only metric that matters—aesthetics are paramount. When working with veneered plywood or solid timber boards, grain continuity can make or break a high-end piece.

Grain Lock: Specify which parts cannot be rotated during the optimization process. This ensures your cabinet doors and drawer fronts have continuous, pleasing grain patterns.
Part Labeling: Custom furniture consists of dozens of unique parts. Add specific labels to each part in your cut list. When you print the layout or view it on a tablet, you know exactly what each rectangle represents.
Multiple Materials: Easily switch between profiles for 18mm Birch Plywood, 6mm MDF for backing, and solid Oak trims within the same workspace.

Manual Custom Orders

Confusing pile of unmarked parts
Accidental wrong grain direction cuts
Wasted sheets from miscalculations

CutWize Furniture Workflow

Every part beautifully mapped & labeled
Grain direction perfectly preserved
Material costs accurately predicted

Example: Custom Kitchen Cabinet Order

Consider a custom kitchen island. You need carcases from pre-finished maple ply, drawer boxes from baltic birch, and decorative end panels from walnut-veneered MDF. By entering these into their respective CutWize profiles, you can instantly determine exactly how many sheets of each material you must order from your supplier.

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