# WoodTools

> Free woodworking tools, calculators and guides for carpenters and woodworkers.

WoodTools is a free digital toolbox for carpenters, cabinetmakers and woodworkers: interactive calculators, educational guides and step-by-step projects. No account required.

## Languages
- English: https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/
- Français: https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/fr/
- العربية: https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/ar/

## Categories
- Cutting & Materials
- Furniture
- Doors & Windows
- Stairs
- Flooring
- Finishing

## Tools
- [Wood Cutting Calculator](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/tools/wood-cutting-calculator) — Estimate the panels, boards and cut length you need for your project, with surface, volume, waste and cost.
- [Panel Cutting Optimizer](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/tools/panel-cutting-optimizer) — Find an efficient layout for your parts on standard panels with a visual nesting diagram and waste calculation.
- [Wood Volume Calculator](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/tools/wood-volume-calculator) — Compute board volume, weight and board-feet for lumber purchases, with any unit system.
- [Furniture Plan Generator](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/tools/furniture-plan-generator) — Generate a full cut list and panel estimate for wardrobes, tables, desks, shelves and more.
- [Drawer Calculator](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/tools/drawer-calculator) — Get exact drawer box dimensions for any slide type: sides, front, back and bottom.
- [Wood Door Calculator](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/tools/door-calculator) — Size single or double door leaves with correct clearances, hinges, frame and panel details.
- [Wood Stair Calculator](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/tools/stair-calculator) — Compute riser height, tread depth, slope and stringer length for comfortable stairs.
- [Wood Flooring Calculator](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/tools/flooring-calculator) — Estimate how many planks and boxes of flooring you need for any room.
- [Wood Finish Calculator](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/tools/wood-finish-calculator) — Estimate varnish, paint, stain and oil quantities for your wood surfaces and coats.
- [Wood Waste Planner](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/tools/wood-waste-planner) — Match your leftover pieces against a project and find out what you can build for free.
- [Shelf Sag Calculator](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/tools/shelf-sag-calculator) — Check how much a shelf bends under load and get the thickness and span you need.
- [Wood Moisture Calculator](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/tools/wood-moisture-calculator) — Estimate weight change and shrinkage when wood moves between two moisture levels.
- [Miter Angle Calculator](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/tools/miter-angle-calculator) — Find the miter and bevel angles for frames, boxes and crown molding.
- [Screw & Pilot Hole Calculator](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/tools/screw-pilot-hole-calculator) — Pick the right screw length and pilot hole so joints hold without splitting the wood.
- [Free Online Tools Directory (all Brightcoding tools)](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/free-tools)

## Guides
- [How to Calculate Wood Volume](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/guides/how-to-calculate-wood-volume)
- [How to Calculate Board Feet](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/guides/how-to-calculate-board-feet)
- [How to Calculate Material Waste](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/guides/how-to-calculate-material-waste)
- [How to Optimize Panel Cutting](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/guides/how-to-optimize-panel-cutting)
- [How to Calculate a Cabinet](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/guides/how-to-calculate-a-cabinet)
- [How to Calculate Drawer Dimensions](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/guides/how-to-calculate-drawer-dimensions)
- [How to Build a Wooden Table](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/guides/how-to-build-a-wooden-table)
- [How to Choose Wood Thickness](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/guides/how-to-choose-wood-thickness)
- [Woodworking Measurements Explained](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/guides/woodworking-measurements-explained)
- [Woodworking Joinery Guide](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/guides/woodworking-joinery-guide)
- [Types of Wood for Woodworking](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/guides/types-of-wood)
- [Woodworking Safety Basics](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/guides/woodworking-safety)
- [How to Prevent Shelf Sag](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/guides/how-to-prevent-shelf-sag)
- [Understanding Wood Moisture](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/guides/understanding-wood-moisture)
- [Cutting Miters and Compound Angles](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/guides/cutting-miters-and-compound-angles)
- [Choosing Screws and Drilling Pilot Holes](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/guides/choosing-screws-and-pilot-holes)
- [How to Estimate Material Cost](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/guides/estimating-material-cost)
- [Wood Finishing Guide: Varnish, Oil, Paint](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/guides/wood-finishing-guide)
- [Wood Density and Weight Guide](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/guides/wood-density-and-weight)
- [How to Build a Drawer Box](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/guides/how-to-build-a-drawer-box)

## Projects
- [Wooden Dining Table](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/projects/wooden-dining-table)
- [Modular Bookshelf](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/projects/bookshelf-builder)
- [Garden Bench](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/projects/garden-bench)
- [TV & Media Console](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/projects/tv-media-console)
- [Entryway Shoe Cabinet](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/projects/shoe-cabinet)
- [Workshop Workbench](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/projects/workbench)
- [Wooden Garden Planter](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/projects/garden-planter)
- [Floating Wall Shelves](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/projects/floating-shelves)
- [Bedside Table with Drawer](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/projects/bedside-table)
- [Backyard Pergola](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/projects/outdoor-pergola)
- [Stackable Storage Crates](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/projects/wooden-storage-crate)
- [Pallet Coffee Table](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/projects/pallet-coffee-table)
- [Farmhouse Desk with Drawers](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/projects/farmhouse-desk)
- [Oak Coffee Table](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/projects/oak-coffee-table)
- [Ladder Shelf (Plant & Book)](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/projects/ladder-shelf)
- [Kitchen Base Cabinet](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/projects/kitchen-base-cabinet)
- [Entryway Bench with Shoe Cubbies](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/projects/entryway-bench)
- [Miter Saw Station](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/projects/miter-saw-station)
- [Classic Picnic Table](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/projects/picnic-table)
- [Wooden Headboard](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/projects/wooden-headboard)

## Legal
- [Privacy Policy](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/privacy-policy)
- [Terms of Service](https://woodtools.brightcoding.dev/en/terms)