# KerfMaker Woodworking Planner — Woodworker's helper

> Woodworking project planner for precise lumber calculation and material management. (iPhone/iPad app by Thomas Linton.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kerfmaker-woodworking-planner/id1106264371 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Thomas Linton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1102859670)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 70 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 11 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-10-23
- Data updated: 2026-06-24
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kerfmaker-woodworking-planner/id1106264371/reviews.md

## What is KerfMaker Woodworking Planner?

Save a trip to the lumber store by planning your project with precision. KerfMaker makes sure you get just enough wood for your woodworking project.

Designed by a woodworker, KerfMaker has the tools you need to help keep your lumber costs low and your project together. With KerfMaker's project planner, you'll assemble a precise list of boards needed to get your project done – and make sure you only need to make one trip to the lumber yard or hardware store.

“...easy to learn, very useful. Sorts my parts quickly. Worth the purchase!”
- Esther85839350, App Store Review

"Though this has potential in the shop, it’s in project planning and shopping where this [app] on a mobile device really could shine.”
- Tim C., Popular Woodworking author

ORGANIZE AND PLAN

Pick your boards, plan your cuts and put it all in one place. 

Use the parts list to keep track of everything you need to assemble.

Organize your projects with photos, and share existing projects with other woodworkers.

SAVE MONEY ON SUPPLIES

We’ll help make sure you’re buying exactly the wood you need to finish your project, so you’ll have less waste — and more money to put toward your next perfectly crafted project.

Keep your own library of materials and prices based on your local store.


SPEND LESS TIME SHOPPING

Take KerfMaker to the store and check off your boards as you pick them up - you'll never find you missed  any needed lumber again.

EVEN MORE:

• Our smart algorithm figures out how to cut your boards into parts
• Your customized board cut plan accounts for kerf width and wood orientation
• The materials summary shows cost and weight of your boards
• Plan your project in imperial (inches, feet) or metric (millimeters, meters) measurement systems
• Projects can include multiple materials and wood thicknesses
• Edit price and density in the materials library
• Board cut plans are zoomable, scrollable, and printable
• Woodworking authors and instructors can easily share parts lists

## Key features

- Precise lumber list generation
- Project planning with photos
- Material cost and weight summary
- Customizable board cut plans
- Imperial and metric measurement support
- Printable board cut plans

## Chart rankings

- #179 in Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kerfmaker-woodworking-planner/id1106264371/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Not a Drawing App at All

*2025-04-10, version 1.2.8*

Be clear, this is in no way a drawing or planning app - it is a “wood supply” app.. which, frankly, seems kinda useless.

### 1/5 — Help

*2025-03-02, version 1.2.8*

Is this a subscription that I inadvertently signed to for? If so, I want to cancel but cannot find any contact information for the app developer “Thomas Linden” Help!!

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work!

*2024-06-23*

Absolutely useless and a waste of money. Doesn’t work at all.

### 5/5 — Awesome app!

*2023-06-28, version 1.2.8*

This app is awesome. I had over 300 2”- 4” wide boards to cut of varying lengths. This app not only helped me determine how much material to buy but which parts to cut from each board. The customer support was almost immediate as I figured out how to use the app and print my cut list

### 2/5 — Good but now what I was looking for

*2022-01-20, version 1.2.5*

This app is decent but I was looking for more of the drawing and visualizing part

### 3/5 — Good but needs improvement

*2020-12-20, version 1.2.5*

Hard to see names, uses small light grey font. Wish I could switch width and length easier when grain not an issue. Wish I could name boards to better track scraps.

### 4/5 — Nice app

*2020-10-05, version 1.2.5*

Just bought it. Has nice features like adding new materials types and prices to calculate costs. Can’t tell if the measurements in the app use nominal or actual sizes and whether I need to adjust for that.

### 3/5 — Useful, but could use some updates

*2020-09-02, version 1.2.5*

First, this app does exactly what it says - it helps you plan out your next build. That said, I do have a few complaints. Or, rather, suggestions for improvement. First, it’s not iPad optimized; I have a phone sized display in the center screen that’s difficult to use. Second, the sizing is done by a scrolling wheel for inches and fractions; putting in a piece that’s 84” long means scrolling all the way to 84. A simple keypad would alleviate this. Third, there’s no option for plywood as a building material, only a generic “wood” option. 

In light of these shortcomings, I can only give it 3 stars for the moment. If these were addressed, I wouldn’t hesitate to give 5 stars.

### 1/5 — Waste of money

*2019-12-15, version 1.2.3*

Complete waste of money. Don’t have any feature except nonsense. Can do better with a pen and paper. Got cheated.

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2019-06-03, version 1.2.2*

Very useful.  Saves time on my projects.  Best customer support of any app I have used making this a gem of an app.  Save time and money, improving my bottom line.

## Frequently asked questions about KerfMaker Woodworking Planner

### How does KerfMaker help save money on woodworking supplies?

KerfMaker calculates the exact amount of wood needed for your project, accounting for kerf width and wood orientation. This precise planning minimizes waste, ensuring you buy only what you need and saving money for future projects.

### Can I use KerfMaker for projects with different types of wood?

Yes, KerfMaker allows projects to include multiple materials and wood thicknesses. You can also maintain a library of materials with custom prices and densities based on your local store.

### What measurement systems does KerfMaker support?

KerfMaker supports both imperial (inches, feet) and metric (millimeters, meters) measurement systems, making it versatile for woodworkers worldwide.

### Is KerfMaker suitable for beginners in woodworking?

The app is designed to be easy to learn, as noted in user reviews. It provides tools to organize and plan cuts, which can be very helpful for beginners to avoid common mistakes and material waste.

### Can I share my woodworking project plans with others using KerfMaker?

Yes, KerfMaker allows you to organize your projects with photos and share existing projects with other woodworkers. This feature is also useful for woodworking authors and instructors.

### What is the pricing for KerfMaker?

KerfMaker is a paid application, available for a one-time purchase of $2.99. This price grants you full access to all its planning and calculation features.

### How often is KerfMaker updated?

The latest version of KerfMaker is 1.2.8, which was last updated on June 28, 2023. This indicates regular updates to improve functionality and address user feedback.

### What devices is KerfMaker available on?

KerfMaker is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.8 — 2023-06-28

Part names have been added to the board cut list print out.

### 1.2.7 — 2022-06-21

Fixes were made to ensure that image capture and certain input dialogs work properly on iPad. Analytics has been totally removed so KerfMaker does not collect or share even anonymized data. This version runs on Macs with Apple silicon, though its user interface design needs improvement there.

### 1.2.5 — 2020-07-05

Fixes saved data that was occasionally corrupted during a crash in previous versions of KerfMaker.

### 1.2.4.0 — 2020-06-11

This version includes a new example project and various improvements and bug fixes:
- “Example Kerf Usage” project helps new users understand how kerfs are handled
- New alert appears when a part won’t fit because it’s the same width or length as a board. This alert can be dismissed permanently or until it is re-instated from the Boards tab menu
- Remembers previously selected project on restart
- Fix occasional crash when taking photo for a project
- Fix occasional crash when loading a Board on startup
- Refresh part placement when kerf width is changed
- Refresh project name display on editing
- Upgrade to latest Apple compiler
- Fix table row background that was incorrect in some cases

### 1.2.3 — 2019-08-20

Two bug fixes related to materials that would sometimes cause crashes or incorrect materials:
  - Materials picker was not always updated correctly when editing the materials list.
  - Deleting all materials in the default library caused crashes. This is now disallowed

Thanks to Brian L. for reporting these problems!

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