How does the optimizer handle saw kerf?

The `cut_list_optimizer` tool automatically includes the specified `kerfWidth` between every piece cut, ensuring the total length used never exceeds the actual board length.

Can I verify a manual cutting plan?

Yes, you can use the `validate_cut_plan` tool to check if a specific sequence of cuts is physically possible given your board length and saw kerf.

What is material yield?

Material yield is the percentage of total available wood that becomes usable pieces. You can calculate this using `calculate_material_efficiency`.

Woodworking Cut List Optimizer MCP Connector for Claude

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Minimize lumber waste with deterministic 1D bin packing for cutting plans.

3 tools Official Updated Oct 1, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner

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This MCP server provides precise tools for woodworking professionals to minimize material waste. By applying deterministic 1D bin packing algorithms, it calculates the most efficient way to cut required pieces from available lumber stock. Use cut_list_optimizer to generate complete cutting diagrams, validate_cut_plan to verify specific sequences, and calculate_material_efficiency to track your material yield. It accounts for saw kerf width to ensure every cut is physically possible and accurate.

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Connect to Claude

Subscribe on Vinkius, then add this connector to Claude.ai or Claude Code.

① Claude.ai (web app)

Go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
Paste the MCP endpoint URL below

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CksHzgmu1YAzjfajS30MVUZLKPP0sgFAQtzUnZ2r/mcp

② Claude Code (terminal)

claude mcp add --transport http woodworking-cut-list-optimizer https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CksHzgmu1YAzjfajS30MVUZLKPP0sgFAQtzUnZ2r/mcp

③ Claude Desktop

Add to claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "woodworking-cut-list-optimizer": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CksHzgmu1YAzjfajS30MVUZLKPP0sgFAQtzUnZ2r/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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