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Free Shed Cut List Generator

Stop doing math in the middle of your driveway. Select your shed size below to generate a printable cut list with exact quantities and lengths for all your framing lumber.

By Mark S.

8x10 Gable Shed Cut List

Generated by MyWoodCreations
PartMaterialQtyLengthNotes
Floor Skids4x4 PT210' 0"Cut flush with floor frame
Floor Rim Joists2x6 PT210' 0"Front and back rims
Floor Field Joists2x6 PT993"16" OC spacing
Side Wall Top/Bottom Plates2x4410' 0"Bottom plate and lower top plate
Front/Back Wall Plates2x4489"Fits between side walls
Wall Studs2x43892-5/8"Standard pre-cut studs for 8ft ceilings
Door Header2x6263"Assuming 60" double doors
Roof Trusses (Rafters)2x41259"Cut at 4/12 pitch angles
Gable Studs2x46VariesCut to fit roof pitch
Always measure twice, cut once. Dimensions assume standard 2-by lumber (1.5" x 3.5" for 2x4). Verify all measurements against your specific blueprints before cutting.

Why You Need a Cut List Before You Start

When you're paying hourly for a helper or fighting against a setting sun, you don't want to be stopping to calculate the length of your next 15 wall studs.

A cut list allows you to set up a stop block on your miter saw and batch-cut all your components at once. This ensures that every wall stud is exactly the same length, which means your top plates will be level and your roof will sit flat.

How to Read This Cut List

  • Part: What the piece is used for (e.g., Floor Joist).
  • Material: The type of lumber required. "PT" means Pressure Treated.
  • Qty: How many pieces you need to cut to this specific length.
  • Length: The exact measurement. (e.g., 92-5/8" is the standard length for a pre-cut 8ft stud).
Measure Twice: This tool provides standard measurements for basic shed framing. However, actual lumber dimensions can vary slightly, and mistakes happen. Always verify measurements against your specific plans before cutting an entire stack of expensive wood.

Need the Assembly Instructions?

A cut list tells you what to cut, but it doesn't tell you how to put it together. If you've never built a shed before, trying to assemble these pieces without a diagram is like trying to build a Lego set without the instruction booklet.

For complete, step-by-step assembly diagrams, 3D exploded views, and exact nail placement guides, we highly recommend getting professional shed plans. A good set of plans will save you more in wasted lumber than the plans cost in the first place.