Jerry Heiser
07-23-2004, 2:07 PM
I posted a similar thread on the Design Forum and thought I might give it a try here, seeing as how it's tool related and a greater number of folks may view it. Here goes.
I've been wanting to get a sheet layout optimizer and job cost estimator for some time now. My wife said to make a decision and she would get it for me for my birthday (belated). I think I better hurry, though, before she forgets and spends the money on herself! :)
I have it narrowed down (based on research and other forum responses) to the CutList-Plus and Sheet Layout v8. At the present I'm leaning towards the SL... BUT ... I looked all over their website and can't find anyplace where it says it can give you a project cost estimate based on board-feet (as does the Cut-List program). Does anyone use the Sheet Layout optimizing program that can answer that question? Also, ANY input into either program would be greatly appreciated. But hurry, like the sands in the hourglass slipping away, so is my b-day $$. Only kidding. My wife has been great about supporting my woodworking endeavors. As long as I support hers - photography and all of the equipment that goes along with it. Oh, well. Thanks in advance.
Jerry in NC
I've been wanting to get a sheet layout optimizer and job cost estimator for some time now. My wife said to make a decision and she would get it for me for my birthday (belated). I think I better hurry, though, before she forgets and spends the money on herself! :)
I have it narrowed down (based on research and other forum responses) to the CutList-Plus and Sheet Layout v8. At the present I'm leaning towards the SL... BUT ... I looked all over their website and can't find anyplace where it says it can give you a project cost estimate based on board-feet (as does the Cut-List program). Does anyone use the Sheet Layout optimizing program that can answer that question? Also, ANY input into either program would be greatly appreciated. But hurry, like the sands in the hourglass slipping away, so is my b-day $$. Only kidding. My wife has been great about supporting my woodworking endeavors. As long as I support hers - photography and all of the equipment that goes along with it. Oh, well. Thanks in advance.
Jerry in NC