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Lumber Calculator

Calculate lumber quantities, weights, and costs for boat building projects

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14ft Dinghy Hull

Planked hull construction

Cabin Interior

Interior joinery and trim

Deck Framing

Structural deck framing

Hull Dimensions
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About This Tool
The Lumber Calculator helps you estimate the board feet, weight, and cost of lumber for your boat building projects. It supports various wood species and allows for waste factor adjustments.

Key Concepts:

Board Foot: A unit of volume for timber equal to 144 cubic inches.
Wood Density: The weight of wood per unit volume, which varies by species.
Waste Factor: An allowance for material lost during cutting and shaping.
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