Free Shop Helpers

Free woodworking tools from KingTutWoodshop

Practical calculators for planning projects, estimating lumber, counting boards, avoiding finish mistakes, and buying wood with more confidence. Start with the lumber quantity calculator if you need a fast shopping list, or jump to the finish compatibility checker to avoid topcoat mistakes.

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Woodworking Project Cost Estimator

Build a realistic budget for any woodworking project. Tally lumber, hardware, finish, and optional labor into a printable, shareable estimate.

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Free Woodworking Tool

Cutting Board Wood Cost Calculator

Estimate lumber cost for a custom cutting board. Enter dimensions, choose edge or end grain, and pick a wood species to get board feet and total material cost.

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Free Woodworking Tool

Cutting Board Oil & Finish Selector

Quiz-based recommendation engine that picks the best food-safe finish for your cutting board by wood type, use case, allergens, and budget.

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Cutting Board Wood Selector

Compare wood species for cutting boards by Janka hardness, food safety, knife-friendliness, aesthetics, and budget to find your ideal match.

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Lumber Quantity Calculator

Estimate board counts, linear feet, board feet, and cost from your project cut list and stock lengths.

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Wood Joint Guide

Compare wood joint types by difficulty, strength, and best use case with a beginner-friendly visual guide.

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Free Woodworking Tool

Lumber Calculator

Estimate board feet, linear feet, waste, and total lumber cost for a woodworking project.

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Free Woodworking Tool

Cutting Board Designer

Design custom cutting boards with a visual pattern preview. Choose wood species, set dimensions, and arrange stripes before building.

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Free Woodworking Tool

Board Feet Calculator

Calculate board feet for lumber purchases. Enter length, width, and thickness to get board footage instantly.

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Free Woodworking Tool

Cut List Calculator

Optimize your wood cuts to minimize waste. Enter required pieces and stock dimensions for efficient cutting layouts with visual diagrams.

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Wood Finish Compatibility Checker

Check whether stain, oil, shellac, lacquer, polyurethane, varnish, and wax can be layered on common wood species.

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