Design furniture with AI. Get cut lists, nesting layouts, and CNC-ready files instantly.
Describe your project in plain English and receive fabrication-ready plans, optimized material layouts, assembly drawings, and DXF exports.
Free to start. No credit card required. No installation — runs in your browser.
Pricing Plans
Artisan Lite — $0/month (Free Forever)
- 3 AI blueprint generations (one-time)
- AI-generated CAD blueprints with precise dimensions
- Automated cut list generation (metric and imperial)
- Interactive 3D assembly viewer
- Joinery recommendations
- Structural audit and center-of-gravity analysis
- No credit card required
Master Builder Pro — $49/month (or $39/month billed annually)
- Unlimited blueprint generations
- Everything in Artisan Lite
- Advanced nesting engine (FFD bin-packing algorithm)
- 3D export (.GLB / .STL)
- White-labeled professional PDF packages
- Priority AI generation queue
- Email support
Fabrication Studio — $149/month (or $119/month billed annually)
- Everything in Master Builder Pro
- Up to 5 team seats
- API access for CNC software integration
- Custom sheet size profiles
- Multi-project dashboard
- Dedicated onboarding call
- For CNC shops and professional woodworking teams
AI Woodworking Blueprint Software Features
AI-Generated CAD Blueprints
Describe any piece of furniture or woodworking project in plain language. The AI generates precise part dimensions, positions, and joinery specifications in seconds — no 3D modeling experience required. Every blueprint includes part counts, material quantities, and dimensional accuracy to the millimeter in metric or imperial units.
Nesting Map Optimization
Plank CAD uses First-Fit Decreasing (FFD) bin-packing to automatically arrange all parts on standard sheet sizes, minimizing offcuts and material waste. This is the same optimization approach used in professional CNC shops. Export the nesting map as part of the PDF technical package for direct use with CNC nesting software.
Cut List & Material Takeoff
Get a complete cut list with quantities, dimensions in metric (mm) or imperial (inches), grain direction, and material requirements before you buy a single board. Supports Black Walnut, White Oak, Black Cherry, Hard Maple, Eastern White Pine, Baltic Birch Plywood, and MDF.
Interactive 3D Assembly Viewer
Inspect your project from every angle in an interactive 3D viewer. Switch between assembled, exploded, and X-ray views to understand how every joint fits together before you make a single cut. The 3D view is also included in PDF exports.
Structural Integrity Analysis
Every blueprint includes a structural audit — joinery type recommendations, stability score, center of gravity, and load warnings for critical components. The AI selects appropriate joinery including mortise and tenon, dovetail, box joints, dowels, pocket screws, and biscuit joints based on structural requirements.
PDF Technical Export
Export a complete professional technical package as a PDF with all dimensions, part labels, assembly steps, nesting map, and 3D view — ready to take to the workshop, share with a client, or import into CNC software.
What Plank CAD Replaces
- Manual cut lists: a cabinet run described in one sentence becomes a complete cut list with grain direction and material takeoff in seconds.
- Trial-and-error structural checks: the structural audit flags weak spans, joint stress, and center-of-gravity issues before the first cut.
- Hand-nested sheet layouts: FFD bin-packing nests parts onto standard sheets automatically, reducing offcut waste by up to 23% versus manual layout.
Plank CAD vs Traditional Woodworking Software
Traditional woodworking CAD tools like SketchUp, Fusion 360, and Cabinet Vision require hours of manual 3D modeling. Plank CAD generates a complete woodworking blueprint from a single text description in seconds — no modeling skills needed.
- vs SketchUp: No manual modeling. Type a description, get a complete blueprint with joinery and cut list automatically.
- vs Fusion 360: Purpose-built for woodworking. No CAD knowledge required. Includes nesting optimization and material-specific joinery.
- vs spreadsheet cut lists: Dimensions, joinery, nesting, 3D view, and assembly guide all generated together, not manually.
Who Uses Plank CAD
- Hobbyist woodworkers — plan your next weekend project without spending hours on SketchUp
- Furniture designers — rapid prototype any design from a brief description
- Cabinet makers — generate cut lists and nesting maps for kitchen and bathroom cabinetry
- CNC shop operators — get optimized nesting maps ready for production
- Woodworking teachers — create reference blueprints for student projects
Woodworking Projects Supported
- Bedroom furniture — bed frames, bedside tables, wardrobes, dressers
- Kitchen cabinets — base cabinets, wall cabinets, pantry units
- Dining tables — solid wood, trestle, pedestal, extendable
- Bookshelves — floating shelves, freestanding, built-in
- Tool chests and workshop storage
- Workbenches with vises and dog holes
- Desks and home office furniture
- Outdoor furniture — benches, planters, pergolas
- Toy boxes, display cabinets, and media consoles
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a free plan for Plank CAD?
Yes. Plank CAD has a free plan that includes 3 blueprint generations. No credit card is required to start. The free plan includes AI-generated CAD blueprints, cut lists, 3D assembly viewer, and assembly instructions.
What is included in the Pro (Master Builder) plan?
The Pro plan includes unlimited blueprint generations, full nesting map optimization, PDF technical export, and priority processing. Upgrade directly from the app header.
Is Plank CAD a SketchUp alternative for woodworking?
Plank CAD is purpose-built AI woodworking design software, not a general 3D modeling tool. Instead of manually drawing each part, you describe your project and the AI generates a complete blueprint with dimensions, joinery, cut list, and nesting map automatically — no 3D modeling experience required.
Can I use Plank CAD with a CNC machine?
Yes. The nesting map and cut list can be used as input for CNC nesting software. The PDF technical export includes all part dimensions and sheet layouts suitable for CNC shop use.
Can I use Plank CAD for commercial projects?
Yes. Blueprints can be used for personal and commercial woodworking projects. The Pro plan is designed for professional cabinet makers, furniture designers, and CNC shop operators.
Does Plank CAD work on mobile?
Yes. Plank CAD is a responsive web application with no installation required — it runs entirely in your browser on desktop, tablet, and mobile.
How accurate are the AI-generated blueprints?
Blueprints are generated based on standard woodworking conventions and structural heuristics, with millimeter-precise dimensions. For load-bearing applications, verify with a licensed engineer before cutting.
What types of joinery does the AI support?
The AI selects joinery based on structural requirements — including mortise and tenon, dovetail, box joints, dowels, pocket screws, and biscuit joints.