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Log cutting simulator
Cross-section of a log cut into boards.
Formula
Board width at a cut = 2 · √(r² − y²)
Square cant: side = d / √2
Assumptions and limits
Simplified geometric model: a perfect cylinder, constant kerf, unedged boards (wane allowed and counted as usable width at the narrower face), no taper, sweep, knots, rot or edging. It shows how kerf and board thickness affect yield, not what your saw will produce.
Results are estimates from simplified formulas. Check them against your own measurements and applicable grading or trade rules before commercial use.