Ez Lumber
✨ Key Features
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True-to-Life Lumber Dimensions: All standard lumber sizes pre-programmed with actual measurements
1x2 through 1x12
2x2 through 2x12
4x4, 4x6, and 6x6 posts
Precise Length Control: Set exact lengths in feet (up to 20 feet)
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Professional Angle Cuts: Add 45-degree cuts with a single click
One-end cuts for joints
Both-end cuts for perfect miters
Real-Time Updates: Automatically displays actual dimensions as you modify pieces
User-Friendly Interface: All controls in a clean, organized sidebar panel
🎯 Perfect For:
Deck Planning
Furniture Design
Construction Previsualization
Client Presentations
Material Estimation
Workshop Project Planning
Educational Demonstrations
💻 Technical Requirements:
Blender 3.0 or newer
Windows, Mac, or Linux
🔧 Installation:
Simple one-minute installation:
Open Blender
Go to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons
Click "Install" and select the ez_lumber zip file
Enable the add-on by checking its box
🌟 Why Choose EZ Lumber?
Stop wrestling with manual calculations and unit conversions. EZ Lumber lets you focus on design while handling all the technical details automatically. Whether you're planning a simple shelf or an entire deck, this add-on saves time and reduces errors by working with real-world lumber dimensions.
Key Features:
Accurate Dimensions: Generate lumber pieces based on standard nominal sizes (e.g., 1x4, 2x6, 4x4), using actual dimensions derived from industry standards.
Customizable Length: Define the exact length of each lumber piece, ranging from 0.1 to 20 feet, with seamless conversion from feet to Blender's internal metric system.
User-Friendly Interface: Easily select the desired lumber size from a convenient dropdown menu, and specify length directly in feet, for faster modeling and precision.
Automatic Mesh Creation: EZ Lumber automatically generates mesh objects that are scaled to match real-world measurements, ensuring your 3D models align with practical dimensions.
Versatile Use Cases: Ideal for any project that involves realistic representation of lumber, including architecture, furniture design, and construction modeling.
Supported Lumber Sizes:
1-inch Nominal Lumber (actual 3/4 inch thick): Sizes like 1x2, 1x4, 1x6, etc.
2-inch Nominal Lumber (actual 1-1/2 inch thick): Popular sizes like 2x4, 2x6, 2x8, and more.
4-inch and 6-inch Nominal Lumber (actual 3-1/2 to 5-1/2 inch thick): Including 4x4, 4x6, and 6x6 for larger structural pieces.
Who Is This For?
EZ Lumber is designed for professionals and hobbyists alike, offering both simplicity and precision for creating wood-based 3D models. Whether you’re planning a furniture build, an interior design layout, or creating a realistic outdoor scene, EZ Lumber makes the task fast and efficient.
How to Use:
Run the Plugin: After installing and activating EZ Lumber in Blender, access the Lumber Builder panel in the 3D Viewport.
Select Lumber Size: Choose from a wide range of standard lumber sizes in the dropdown menu.
Set Length: Define the length of your lumber in feet (default is 8 feet) to match your design specifications.
Generate Lumber: Instantly create lumber pieces with exact width, height, and length dimensions, ready for use in your 3D scene.
Perfect for:
Architectural Visualization
Woodworking Projects
Furniture Design
Construction Planning
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Interior/Exterior Design
Published | 3 days ago |
Blender Version | 4.2, 4.1, 4.0, 3.6, 3.5, 3.4, 3.3, 3.2, 3.1, 3.0, 2.93, 2.92, 2.91, 2.9, 2.83, 2.82, 2.81, 2.8 |
Extension Type | Legacy Add-on |
License | GPL |
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