Ez Lumber

by Chris Johnson in Addons


✨ Key Features

  • 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)

  • 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:

  1. Open Blender

  2. Go to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons

  3. Click "Install" and select the ez_lumber zip file

  4. 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:

  1. Run the Plugin: After installing and activating EZ Lumber in Blender, access the Lumber Builder panel in the 3D Viewport.

  2. Select Lumber Size: Choose from a wide range of standard lumber sizes in the dropdown menu.

  3. Set Length: Define the length of your lumber in feet (default is 8 feet) to match your design specifications.

  4. 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

  • 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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