3×3 compost bin cut list (cedar)
A 3×3 compost bin cut list (cedar) built from 2 × 6 cedar boards on 96 in stock needs 7 boards (buy 7), uses 75% of each board, and comes to about $201.20 including tax and reserve, as computed by KerfCount's best-fit-decreasing packer (method 2.0.0, reviewed 2026-09-12).
- Boards to buy
- 7
- Material utilization
- 75%
- Purchase estimate
- $201.20
- Offcut left over
- 162.75 in
Cut assignments
| Board | Parts | Cut lengths | Remaining offcut |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corner post, Corner post | 36 + 36 in | 23.25 in |
| 2 | Corner post, Corner post | 36 + 36 in | 23.25 in |
| 3 | Side slat, Side slat | 36 + 36 in | 23.25 in |
| 4 | Side slat, Side slat | 36 + 36 in | 23.25 in |
| 5 | Side slat, Side slat | 36 + 36 in | 23.25 in |
| 6 | Side slat, Side slat | 36 + 36 in | 23.25 in |
| 7 | Lid cleat, Lid cleat | 36 + 36 in | 23.25 in |
Shopping list
| Item | Detail | Quantity | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumber | 96 in · 2 × 6 cedar boards | 7 | $168.00 |
| Tax | 8.875% of lumber only | $14.91 | |
| Delivery | Entered delivery estimate | $0.00 | |
| Reserve | 10% budget allowance, not extra stock | $18.29 |
Assumptions
2 × 6 cedar boards on 96 in stock at $24.00 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.