18" mini bookshelf cut list (2 shelves)
A 18" mini bookshelf cut list (2 shelves) built from 1 × 10 pine boards on 96 in stock needs 2 boards (buy 2), uses 58.3% of each board, and comes to about $31.14 including tax and reserve, as computed by KerfCount's best-fit-decreasing packer (method 2.0.0, reviewed 2026-09-12).
- Boards to buy
- 2
- Material utilization
- 58.3%
- Purchase estimate
- $31.14
- Offcut left over
- 78.25 in
Cut assignments
| Board | Parts | Cut lengths | Remaining offcut |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Side panel, Side panel, Shelf, Shelf | 24 + 24 + 16 + 16 in | 15 in |
| 2 | Back cleat, Back cleat | 16 + 16 in | 63.25 in |
Shopping list
| Item | Detail | Quantity | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumber | 96 in · 1 × 10 pine boards | 2 | $26.00 |
| Tax | 8.875% of lumber only | $2.31 | |
| Delivery | Entered delivery estimate | $0.00 | |
| Reserve | 10% budget allowance, not extra stock | $2.83 |
Assumptions
1 × 10 pine boards on 96 in stock at $13.00 per board, 0.125 in saw kerf, 0.25 in trim per end, 8.875% sales tax, no boards on hand. This is a worked example, not a purchase recommendation; verify your own stock, saw setup, and local prices before buying.