
Star of David — L-Arm Butt-Joint Calculator
Geometry: Offset = W / tan(60°), S = (L/2) − Offset, D = 2(L + Offset).
1) Geometry Inputs
2) Geometry Outputs
Short piece (S)
—in
Offset
—in
Final size (D)
—in
Long piece (L)
—in
3) Batch-Cut Production Plan
Pieces per strip (Long)
—pcs
Pieces per strip (Short)
—pcs
Strips per sheet capacity
—strips
Cut LONG strips
—strips
Cut SHORT strips
—strips
Sheets needed
—sheets
Auto waste %
—%
Auto waste % = 1 − (piece area used / total sheet area purchased). Ignores kerf/defects.
