Compact mudroom bench cut list (2 cubbies, plywood frame)
A compact mudroom bench cut list (2 cubbies, plywood frame) built from 3/4" plywood, ripped to 1 × 12 on 96 in stock needs 2 boards (buy 2), uses 60.9% of each board, and comes to about $43.11 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
- 60.9%
- Purchase estimate
- $43.11
- Offcut left over
- 73.38 in
Cut assignments
| Board | Parts | Cut lengths | Remaining offcut |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bench top, Back cleat, Cubby divider | 36 + 36 + 15 in | 8.125 in |
| 2 | Side panel, Side panel | 15 + 15 in | 65.25 in |
Shopping list
| Item | Detail | Quantity | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumber | 96 in · 3/4" plywood, ripped to 1 × 12 | 2 | $36.00 |
| Tax | 8.875% of lumber only | $3.20 | |
| Delivery | Entered delivery estimate | $0.00 | |
| Reserve | 10% budget allowance, not extra stock | $3.92 |
Assumptions
3/4" plywood, ripped to 1 × 12 on 96 in stock at $18.00 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.