BEAV.IT - 3D Woodworking Planner
Plan woodworking projects in 3D with smart layout tools, Auto Screw, structural heat maps, instant cut lists, and shopping lists.
Woodworking planning software for real projects
BEAV.IT helps plan shelves, desk toppers, cabinets, benches, shop fixtures, and simple furniture before cutting material.
Use it to test part dimensions in 3D, move boards into position, trim overlaps, plan screw locations, and create cut lists and shopping lists from the model.
Woodworking planning guides
Interactive quickstart: build your first layout in 5 minutes
February 2026
A hands-on walkthrough for adding, moving, rotating, and centering your first parts.
Advanced features guide: special tools + control panel
February 2026
A clear visual guide for Auto Screw, trim/snap helpers, structural heat maps, and control panel workflows.
Why I made BEAV.IT: my $0 standing desk topper story
February 2026
How neck pain pushed me to build software, plan my first woodworking project, and build a standing desk topper from scrap.
Choosing wood screw size quickly for cabinet and furniture projects
February 2026
A practical beginner-friendly guide to choosing #8, #10, or #12 wood screws by material thickness, edge distance, and load.
How to avoid edge blowout when placing wood screws
January 2026
Step-by-step techniques to prevent plywood edge split-outs, weak joints, and ugly screw exits in woodworking builds.
Why 3D woodworking planning saves shop time and material waste
December 2025
See why digital woodworking plans reduce rework, improve cut accuracy, and speed up real-world builds for beginners and pros.
Garage shelf planning checklist: dimensions, spans, screws, and cut lists
March 2026
A practical checklist for planning sturdy garage shelves before buying lumber or cutting plywood.
Plywood cut list example for beginners: plan panels without wasting a sheet
March 2026
Learn how to turn a plywood project into a cleaner cut list with fewer mistakes and less sheet waste.
Simple workbench frame design: what to check before you build
March 2026
Plan a basic workbench frame by checking height, racking, leg placement, top support, and assembly order.
Cabinet box layout basics for DIY builders
March 2026
Understand cabinet box parts, joinery planning, screw spacing, and layout checks before cutting panels.
How to reduce lumber waste before cutting a woodworking project
March 2026
Use better planning, repeated dimensions, cut sequencing, and project review to waste less lumber.