Guy Bader
Founder & Maker at CutPlan
Guy founded CutPlan and builds its cut-list optimization engine. He works with woodworkers and cabinet shops to cut material waste, and writes about panel cutting, kerf, and getting clean cuts.
Articles by Guy
- 5 Common Cut List Mistakes That Waste Material & How to Fix Them
- 9 Ways to Minimize Wood Waste When Cutting Sheets
- Best Cut List Optimizer Software 2026: Free & Paid Compared
- CNC Nesting vs Manual Cut Lists: Complete Comparison Guide
- Cut Less Material Waste in a Small Workshop
- Cut List Optimization: The Complete 2026 Guide
- Cut List Optimizer App: Mobile & Tablet Guide for Woodworkers
- Cut List Optimizer for SketchUp & CAD: Integration Guide
- DXF Export for CNC: Send Your Cut List in 4 Steps
- Edge Banding Guide: 5 Types & How to Iron It On
- Free Cut List Optimizer for Woodworking — Complete 2026 Guide
- Glass Cutting Optimization: How It Differs from Wood & Panel Cutting
- Grain Direction in Panel Cutting: Lock or Rotate?
- How Many Sheets of Plywood Do I Need? Calculator & Guide
- How to Cut Plywood Sheets: A Beginner's Guide
- How to Use a Cut List Optimizer: Step-by-Step Tutorial (2026)
- Kitchen Cabinet Cut List: Step-by-Step Guide to Planning Your Cuts
- Offcut Management Guide: Track & Reuse Leftover Wood, Glass & Metal
- Online vs Desktop Cut List Optimizer: Pros, Cons & 2026 Comparison
- PDF Cut Sheets Explained: How to Read & Use Cutting Diagrams
- Plywood Cut List Optimization: Lay Out Parts for Maximum Efficiency
- Saw Kerf Explained: Widths, Waste & How to Set It
- Sheet Metal Nesting: Cut Scrap on Rectangular Parts
- Standard Sheet Sizes Guide: Plywood, MDF & Melamine Dimensions
- What Is a Guillotine Cut? Straight vs Nested