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Software to Calculate Cutting Angles

Software for figuring out miter saw and table saw blade angles for projects involving compound miter angles - such as segmented turnings and fancy picture frames. There are also programs to layout arcs, coves, inlay angles, and basic miter angles.

Anglesaw   Free
Excel workbook that helps you calculate the angle of a jeweler's saw blade or scroll saw blade if you are inlaying any material into another. The angle of the blade compensates for its own thickness so you won't have a gap around your inlay work. Dave Bilger of B&B Rare Woods.  Mac/Windows.

Anyangle - A triangle calculator and geometry solver which offers scale views and supplementary data to back up the numerical results. Includes a curves module and extensive unit conversion capabilities. Anyangle.  Windows.

Arc Layout Free
Excel spreadsheet to calculate the path of a circular arc in a workpiece given the length of the arc bottom and the rise at its midpoint.  By Ron Zuckermann.

Creative Woodturner
Design software that generates stunningly realistic 3D views of wood turnings. When you're happy with your design, just print out a full-sized or scaled drawing and take it to your lathe. Features over 140 different types of wood and 60+ turning designs that you can use as is or modify. MDR Software.  Windows.

Compound Miter Angles  Free
Excel spreadsheet for computing compound miter angles. Displays crosscut (miter gauge) and blade tilt angles. By Robert Wilkerson.

Compund Miter Saw Calculator
Helps you figure out what angles to set your compound miter saw for unusual cuts. For example, given an (N)-sided box with each of the sides tilted at (Y) degrees, this calculator computes the bevel and miter settings. Jim Scarletta.  Online utility.

Compound Miter Spreadsheet  Free
Easy to use, just enter number of angles and slope and the spreadsheet calculates miter and bevel angles. Nick Engler.

Cove Angle Calculator
After you have drawn a profile of your desired cove and measured its length, depth, and, for an asymmetrical cove, its apex offset, input these dimensions into the calculator. The correct angles for the blade and the fence will be shown. Can be used for both symmetrical and asymmetrical coves. Fine Woodworking.  Online utility.

Cove Cutter 1.0  Free
Assists in determining blade height and cutting angle for making cove cuts on a table saw.  Interactively generates a cross-section view of the cove - cool! By Tony Leonard.

Crown Moulding Calculator
Tool to determine the correct miter and bevel angle to set your CMS or SCMS to cut any angle crown moulding at any wall angle by laying it flat on the saw table. Joseph Fusco.  Online utility.

Lamination PRO
Software that helps you design and construct feature rings for segmented bowls or vessels from laminations. Whether you make a simple first generation chevron pattern or an ultra-complex third generation pattern, Lamination PRO allows you to see exactly what it will look like before ever going to the shop. WoodTurner Pro LLC.  Windows.

Miter Saw Calculator
Calculates the saw and related cutting information needed for cutting sloped sided regular polygons. CSG.  Online utility.

PerfectCuts
Calculate miter and blade tilt angles based on the measurements and angles of your project. Handles crown moulding, for cathedral and vaulted ceilings, multi-sided planters and flower pots, and more. Comes with a built-in fraction-to-decimal conversion chart. Lucid Enterprises.  Windows.

Polycut   Free
A nifty little utility for graphically laying out angles of compound miters. It calculates the proper angles for polygons having 3 to 16 sides and side slopes from 0 to 60 degrees. John McGaw.  Windows.

Saw Blade Angle Calculator
Minimalist online calculator (with a helpful graphic) that computes various blade angles and angles on compound face given miter and bevel angles.  Online utility.

Segmented Project Planner
Calculates segment sizes used to produce segmented turnings. Computes angles and dimensions, simulates multi-color segment painting, displays top and side views, and generates project cost estimates. Verified Software Products Co.  Windows.

Spreadsheet Calculator  Free
Free downloadable program in both Excel and MS Works that calculates: 1) arc length, radius, angle etc., 2) angles given length of 2 sides, 3) compound miter saw settings, 4) predicted spring back for glue-ups, 4) Ellipse geometry, 5) proportion - golden mean rectangle calculator, and 6) cone geometry calculations. Paul Huntington.

Table Saw Miter Angles
Performs the calculations to accurately create rings of mitered wood segments for segmented turnings (bowls, vases, etc). Outputs miter angles (frame, stave, compound), table saw setup angles, and graphic drawing of segments. Kevin's Woodturnings.  Windows.

3D Design PRO
A graphical curve editor designed specifically for woodturners. You can draw and edit 2D curves and in realtime see a 3D shaded preview of the vessel. You can rotate, zoom in and zoom out the 3D image to view it from different perspectives. WoodTurner Pro LLC.  Windows.

WoodTurner Pro
Software for creating segmented woodturnings. As you add rows of rings to your drawing, you can specify the wood species which will display each ring in a color representation of that species. Provides detailed segment cutting instructions including a listing of all cutting angles. WoodTurner Pro LLC.  Windows.