Guides
Plain answers for cutting plywood, MDF and melamine: from the first cut list to the last offcut.
How to make a cut list
Measuring parts, length vs width and grain, edging and quantities, then laying it all out on boards.
What is saw kerf?
What kerf is, typical blade widths for each kind of saw, how to measure yours, and why it decides whether the last part fits.
How much edge banding?
The formula, a worked cabinet example, the trimming allowance, and Edge L / Edge W on a supplier cutting list.
Board and sheet sizes
Full-sheet sizes and thicknesses for plywood, MDF, chipboard and melamine in South Africa, Europe and North America.