A useful cut-list template needs a part name, quantity, finished dimensions, material and notes about grain or joinery. Keep units explicit and record actual stock separately. Download the worksheet below and use it to check your project before generating a layout.
Start with the editable worksheet
Download the cut-list template (CSV)
An editable planning worksheet. Download it, fill it in with your measurements, then enter your parts in CutList Pro. This is not an app import file.
What each column means
| Column | What to record |
|---|---|
| Part | A unique, recognizable name. |
| Quantity | The count of identical finished pieces. |
| Length / width / thickness | Finished part sizes, not overall assembly dimensions. |
| Unit | Inches or millimeters; do not mix silently. |
| Material | Species, sheet type, finish or stock group. |
| Grain / notes | Orientation, edge banding, joints and allowances. |
Check the assembly before the layout
A template cannot decide how a cabinet goes together. If a shelf fits between sides, calculate its length from the actual construction and thickness. Dado depth, back panels and edge treatments can all change a part’s finished size.
Keep a separate rough dimension when you need machining allowance. Do not silently change the finished dimension just to reserve extra material; document why the allowance exists.
Add stock and kerf in the planner
Once the list is complete, enter the parts in CutList Pro and add the usable dimensions of your sheets or boards. Set blade kerf and grain rules before optimizing. The CSV worksheet is a planning aid, not a direct import feature.
Read the generated diagrams part by part, compare the quantities with your list, and verify the cut sequence. If you revise the design, update the list and regenerate the plan before cutting anything.
Check measurements, material thickness, kerf and grain direction before using a plan. Choose a safe cutting sequence for your tools and material; a diagram is not a substitute for workshop training.