EZ Lumber - Construction & Woodworking Add-on for Blender

🔨 Transform Blender into Your Virtual Workshop

EZ Lumber brings the precision of real-world lumber dimensions to your Blender projects. Perfect for woodworkers, contractors, and DIY enthusiasts who want to plan their projects in 3D before making the first cut.

✨ 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

Support

If you need help with installation:

Contact support at chris [at] brightbird.studio