Workshop tools

Calculators, planning tools and a practice log. Free to use, with calculations handled in your browser.

Cut-list planner

Turn a parts list into visual stock layouts with kerf, trim, offcuts and material cost.

Estimate plate, bar, tube and angle weight in metric or imperial units, with a visual section and cost estimate.

Keep material, machine settings, observations and your next adjustment together. Save locally and export a portable backup.

Estimate available arc time, elapsed session time and gas cost with a reserve allowance.

Explore Lincoln NR-211-MP reference points for three wire diameters, with voltage, current and unit conversion.

Choose a symptom and work through an ordered set of external checks, with stop conditions and a printable list.

Drag equipment around a scaled floor plan, spot footprint conflicts, and build a workshop budget.

Explore three original concept projects with drawings, fitted part lengths, cut lists and a route into the cut planner.

Compare MIG, TIG, stick and self-shielded flux core against your material, environment and priorities.

Practice seven AWS-convention symbol questions with original diagrams, immediate explanations and a round summary.

Saved plans and logs stay in this browser. Use the export options to keep a backup, especially before clearing browsing data.

Download the pack, unzip it, and open index.html. Source links and article links require internet access.