Sheet layout optimizer for furniture builders
Every furniture project is unique. Whether it's a mid-century desk, a bookcase, or a built-in bench, the parts are different every time. Sawvy handles the layout math so you can spend your time designing and building.
The problem
Furniture projects often use premium veneered plywood where waste is literally throwing money in the dumpster.
One-off custom pieces mean you can’t reuse a layout from a previous project — every build starts from scratch.
Balancing aesthetics (grain matching, book-matching) with efficiency requires careful planning that’s hard to do mentally.
Small shops can’t afford expensive industrial nesting software designed for production environments.
How Sawvy solves this
Cost-effective optimization
Sawvy is priced for independent furniture makers and small shops, not factories. Get professional nesting at a fraction of the cost.
Grain direction control
Mark materials as horizontal or vertical grain and flag parts that require grain matching. The optimizer handles the rest.
Per-project materials
Define different sheet materials and create pieces for each project. Use walnut veneer plywood for the case and Baltic birch for the drawers — each material with its own dimensions and kerf.
Visual layout review
See your optimized sheet layout as a color-coded SVG diagram before cutting. Catch issues before they become expensive mistakes.
Board material support
Building with dimensional lumber? Add boards like 1x6x8 to your material library. The optimizer nests parts on boards the same way it handles sheets.
Invoicing & cost tracking
Track material costs per sheet or board and generate professional invoices for custom clients. Pre-filled from your optimization with labor, tax, and PDF export.
Key features for furniture makers
Edge banding tracking
Flag which edges need banding on each part so you know exactly how much banding material to order.
Project documentation
Attach design sketches, reference photos, and detailed notes to keep your project context in one place.
Waste percentage
See the exact waste percentage per sheet and overall. Compare optimizations to find the most efficient arrangement.
Start optimizing your cuts today
Join woodworkers who are saving time, materials, and money with Sawvy.