We should have included free woodworking software on our list of the top 10 most dangerous power tools ;) The free woodworking design software out there – namely SketchUp (read about Sketchup and Woodworking in this forum if you want) – gives you way more power than you need for most simple projects.
16Dec
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Best Free Woodworking Design Software
You’ll end up raising your blood pressure learning software to design a picture frame when you should be making sawdust. Luckily for your health we found 10 free woodworking software tools designed for highly specific projects. Enjoy and if you’ve used these or know of any other free programs please comment them below.
Benefits Of Free Woodworking Design Software. With the Free Woodworking Design Software free woodworking plans package, you will get help to build all kinds of projects, be it furniture, sheds, beds or wind generators. These plans are very user friendly which helps in making each woodworking project enjoyable and simple. With woodworking CAD software you can cover woodworking projects from the most basic to intricate and expert designs. Two programs, DesignCAD and Design Institute stand out as leaders among the workers for its ease of use and best deal for the price. DesignCAD has recently become one of the most popular CAD woodworking design software packages.
Note: Clicking some of the links below will make your computer begin downloading zip files that contain programs that you have to install. There’s fair warning on each one.
>> Free Picnic (etc…) Table Design Software
Just in case our list of 32 picnic table plans didn’t end your quest for the perfect picnic table, software designer David Eidsness provides the ultimate tool… Picnic Table Design Software. (See all of Eidsness’ software here >>) Picnic Table Design Software (Zip file for PC only) >> “This Windows operating system software will produce detailed picnic table plans based on the users input. With a few mouse clicks, you can easily design a picnic table sized for babies, children, adults, extra tall persons, and wheel chair accessible. Other than square cuts, the software is programmed to use only two angles for ease of construction and aesthetics.” His picnic table software is also available from Downloads.com >>
Patio Table Software (Zip file for PC only) >>
XFrame Table and Bench Software (Zip file for PC only)
Coffee Table Calculator
Web based applications from Router Workshop, perhaps overly simple. Suitable for picnics in your living room…
>> Free Picture Frame Design Software
Frame Maker Ver. 1.5 >> “It’s a small picture frame or picture calculating program; which would come in handy for anyone building picture or other frames.”
>> Free Sawhorse Design Software
So you’re still on the hunt for the ultimate sawhorse plans? if you didn’t find what you need from us then your only recourse is to download this software and get busy with your own designs. Woodworking Project Software
Sawhorse Software (Zip file for PC only) >>
>> Free Small Barn and Shed Design Software
If you’ve been through our 23 free workshop and shed plans and you didn’t find one that suits you, these programs from David Eidsness may be what you’re looking for.
“Baby Barn” Design Software (Zip file for PC only) >>
Garden Shed Design Software (Zip file for PC only) >>
Gazebo Layout Calculator (web based) >>
>> Free Cabinet Design Software
There are many cabinet design software applications out there. There are many free TRIALS available for cabinet design software. This is the only cabinet design software I found that was completely and totally free. Remember… you ALWAYS get what you pay for…
Easycab Pro Builder 7.0.0 >>
Cabinet design software woodworking software. Raised panel sides, backs, and drawers. Inland, base, uppers, calculates up to 50 cabinets at a time. Library viewer for quick selection of cabinets. Wood editor, build lists.
In case you’re designing boxes/carcasses without all the fixtures, this web-based Box Calculator from Router Workshop should prove marginally more helpful than paper and pencil >>
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>> Free Stair Design Calculator
Stair Calculator (web based) >>
>> Other Calculators and Software Useful for Project Woodworking
How To Calculate Board Feet for Your Woodworking Projects 2 Free Cutlist Programs that Minimize Scrap for Woodworkers The Sagulator >> Calculate shelf sag (deflection) given type of shelf material, shelf load, load distribution, dimensions, and method of attachment. The Wood Picker >> identify candidate woods for a woodworking project. ShopMath Freeware Version >> “It allows the user to perform common geometrical calculations and unit conversions. The program also provides information on simple techniques to help in laying out geometrical forms. The intent of the program is to provide help to the woodworkers in solving mathematical and geometrical problems.”
>> My Free Woodworking Software Sources
Woodbin’s List of Free Woodworking Software (AWESOME) >> Badger Pond Woodworking Downloads
>> Lists that Include Free Woodworking Software, and Many Paid
Woodweb’s Woodworking Software List >>
Woodworking Software List from IWW >> All Woodwork’s Free and Demo Software List >> Woodworker’s Workshop Software List >>
2Sep
Categories:Tool Resources
Math. It’s the persnickety, exacting demon lurking inside every woodworking project. Luckily for us, many woodworkers are also programmers who know how to make computers do the calculating for us. THANKS to those wonderful people, who afforded us the opportunity to round up 44 woodworking calculators, spreadsheets and free software for woodworkers!
Here’s what you’ll find: >> 20 Free Woodworking Calculators (that regular readers have already seen but forgot I hope ;) >> 14 Web Based Woodworking Calculators >> 5 Downloadable Woodworking Spread Sheets + 1 Printout >> 5 Executable Woodworking Programs You Install
Save a brain cell. Use a Calculator.
>> 20 Free Woodworking Calculators (you’ve already seen)
If you’re a regular reader (bless you) you’ve already seen these. For my new readers, these gems will help make your future projects just a little more relaxing :)
How To Calculate Board Feet for Your Woodworking Projects: 3 Calculators
10 Free “Project-Specific” Woodworking Software Programs 2 Free Cutlist Programs that Minimize Scrap for Woodworkers 5 and 1/4 Free Woodshop Layout Programs: Software for Workshop Layout
>> 14 Web Based Woodworking Calculators
These web-based calculators don’t require downloading of any kind! Not only are they free, but the processing power is free too, which is great news for any true woodworking cheapskate ;)
1) Calculator/Converter
“No more manually converting MM’s or Fractions.”
2) CROWN MOLDING CALCULATOR
“Version 2.03 – (Free) Calculate crown molding cutting on-line.”
3) 5 Carpentry Calculators
(Circular Arch and Segments, Common Rafter, Leg Load)
5) Draw Sizer – Arithmetic Progression
“Computes graduated drawer sizes using arithmetic progression.”
6) Moisture Content Calculator
“Computes equilibrium moisture content of wood given relative humidity and temperature.”
7) Sagulator
“Calculates shelf sag (deflection) given type of shelf material, shelf load, length, width, and thickness.”
8) Shrinkulator
“A calculator for estimating dimensional changes in wood, either shrinkage or expansion, based on changes in the wood’s moisture content.”
9) Wood Finish Selector
“A screening tool that helps you choose the best clear finish for your woodworking projects.”
10) Wood Picker
“A screening tool that allows you to identify woods based on up to 10 different criteria such as weight, hardness, and strength.” Free Woodworking Design Software Windows
>> 5 Downloadable Woodworking Spread Sheets + 1 Printout
Spreadsheets – they’re not just for accounting anymore. These excels will help your woodworking become more excel-lent. Oh wow. Sorry about that one.
1) Segment Sizer
“A freeware Excel workbook that calculates arch moulding segment sizes – PC”
2) Arc Layout Program
“Excel 97 spreadsheet”
3) Cabinet Design Program
“An Excel spreadsheet program which designs all kinds of cabinets.”
4) Compound Miter Angles
Excel spreadsheet for figuring compound miter angles.
5) Raised Panel Calculator
Excel spreadsheet. Does all the calculations for raised panels, produces a rudimentary diagram and a cut list.
>> 5 Executable Woodworking Programs You Install
Yup, you have to download these. Yeah I know… AND install them. And they don’t even complete the projects for you ;) Just kidding – these nifty little free programs will save you lots of hassle!
1) CadStd Lite
“Lite” and free version of CADstd.
2) Template Maker
“Thomas Giammo has offered his “Template Maker” (219KB) which is a Windows program for constructing templates for the Incra & JointTech dovetail jigs.”
3) ShopMath
“Freeware- performs common geometrical calculations – PC – 3.01mb” ![]() Free Woodworking Design Software Download
4) Polygon Angle Program
“It calculates the proper angles for polygons having 3 to 16 sides and side slopes from 0 to 60 degrees. It also shows you graphically what you need to cut and will even print out a drawing for you to take to the shop. Self-installing executable, 800k”
The DAZ Studio software is also ideal for demonstration books, comedy, and graphic stories. Daz3d serial number list.
5) Wood Movement Calculator
“A program to calculate wood movement due to temperature and humidity changes.”
Our Sources for Compiling This List
Woodworking Software at WoodBin Woodworking Software at WoodCentral Woodworking Software at WoodWeb Woodworking Software at InternetWoodworking.com Woodworking Software at AllWoodWork.com Woodworking Software at WoodworkersWorkshop.com Comments are closed.
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