FAQ

Everything buyers ask before the first cut: what is inside the ZIP, which software opens the files, how the plans were checked, what plywood they assume, and what happens if a download fails.

Five of these have a full answer of their own:

Is 3/4 inch plywood really 3/4 inch?
What your sheet actually measures, and how to size a dado to it.
Do I need a CNC router to build these?
What the DXF saves, what it does not, and the hand-tool path.
Which software opens the DXF and SVG files?
Carbide Create, Vectric, Fusion, LightBurn, Shaper Origin.
What exactly is in the download?
The folder, file by file, with page counts.
Can I sell furniture built from these plans?
What the licence covers, and the one thing it does not.

Still missing something? Send it over — the good ones get added to this page.

THE QUESTIONS

Everything asked before the first cut.

Ten answers, in the order people usually need them.

What do I actually receive?

A ZIP downloaded instantly after checkout: a PDF drawing set (6 to 9 sheets), the cut list, the bill of materials, the nesting map, DXF and SVG files at 1:1, the assembly order and a CNC notes file. No physical parts ship — this is a digital plan set.

Which software opens the files?

DXF opens in Carbide Create, Vectric (Cut2D, VCarve, Aspire), Fusion 360, SketchUp and most CAM tools. SVG opens in LightBurn, Illustrator, Inkscape and the Shaper Origin import. The PDFs open anywhere.

Do I need a CNC router to build these?

No. The DXF and SVG files save layout time if you own a CNC, but every plan is drawn to be cut with a table saw, a jigsaw and a drill. The PDF set carries the same dimensions the toolpaths use.

Are the plans cut-tested?

Every set is drawn and dimension-checked in CAD, then cross-checked against a 3D assembly for interference and grain direction. They are not shop-cut on every machine — check your stock thickness and kerf before you commit to a sheet.

What material do the plans assume?

3/4 in (18 mm) cabinet-grade plywood for carcases, shelves and racks, with a 1/4 in (6 mm) back where the piece needs one. Each sheet lists alternatives where the design allows them, and casters are specified by wheel diameter and load.

My plywood measures 17.5 mm, not 19 — will the dados fit?

That is the normal case. Size every dado to the measured thickness of your sheet plus about 0.005 in (0.12 mm) for glue, and cut one test groove in an offcut before the first panel. The plans state the nominal dimension; your stock decides the real one.

Can I change the dimensions?

Often yes, but re-check every panel afterwards: shelf spans, dado positions, the back panel and the hardware counts all move together. The DXF is the easier place to edit — scale the parts there and re-nest rather than editing paper.

Can I build and sell the furniture?

Yes. The finished piece is yours to build, finish and sell. The drawing files themselves stay licensed to the buyer and are not for resale or redistribution.

What if the download fails?

Digital files are final once delivered. If a download is corrupted, incomplete or never arrives, email us within 7 days and we re-issue the files at no cost. See the refund policy.

Do you make custom sizes?

Not as a product yet. Send the footprint and what has to fit inside it through the contact form — if a size repeats often enough it becomes a plan.