Less time planning, more time turning
Stop Guessing.
Start Designing.
Wedge-Planner is the all-in-one design tool for segmented woodturning. Draw your profile, auto-assign rings, pick wood species, get exact cut lists, and preview your vessel in 3D — all in your browser.
Free forever. No credit card. No gimmicks.
Sound Familiar?
Drowning in spreadsheet math?
Miter angles, arc lengths, segment widths, circumferences — Wedge-Planner calculates every dimension automatically from your profile curve. No formulas needed.
Can't visualize the final piece?
See your vessel from three angles: 2D profile, top-down design view with wood colors, and a fully interactive 3D render — before you cut a single piece of wood.
Stuck on Windows-only software?
Wedge-Planner runs entirely in your browser. Use it on your iPad in the shop, your laptop in the garage, or your desktop at home. Always synced, always ready.
Three Powerful Views. One Seamless Workflow.
Switch between Profile, Design, and Render with a single click.
Draw Your Vision
Start with a template or draw freehand. Shape your vessel with smooth spline curves and draggable nodes. The profile editor is your creative canvas — the math follows your design, not the other way around.
- Smooth spline curves with draggable control points
- 162 starter templates (bowls, vases, goblets, and more)
- Auto ring assignment — one click to fill the profile
- Segmented ring and barrel stave construction modes
- Real-time segment block overlay shows stock sizes
- Grid snapping, measurement tools, and lathe bounds checking
See the Wood Come Together
The design view shows your vessel assembled with real wood colors. See every segment in the top-down ring layout and the 2D cross-section. Choose from 50+ species with realistic color swatches.
- 50+ real wood species with accurate color swatches
- Top-down ring layout shows exact segment arrangement
- 2D cross-section view with species-colored segments
- Contrast rings and accent strips for dramatic patterns
- Click any ring to select and edit species or dimensions
- Open segment mode for decorative cutout designs
Preview Before You Cut
See your vessel in a fully interactive 3D render. Rotate, zoom, and inspect every ring and segment from any angle. This is what your finished piece will look like — before you turn on the lathe.
- Real-time 3D rendering with accurate wood colors
- Rotate, zoom, and pan to inspect from any angle
- Ring-by-ring slicer to inspect internal construction
- See open segments, staves, and contrast strips in 3D
- Works on desktop and tablet browsers
Everything You Need. Nothing You Don't.
Every tool a segmented woodturner needs — from first sketch to finished build.
Unlimited Projects
Create as many designs as you want with Pro. Bowls, vases, goblets, platters, lidded boxes — no project limits holding you back.
Auto Ring Assignment
One click fills your entire profile with evenly spaced rings. Adjust heights, add rings, remove rings — the calculations update instantly.
Segmented Rings
The classic approach. Set segment count per ring, choose wood species, and get precise miter angles, arc lengths, and stock dimensions for every piece.
Stave Construction
Switch to stave mode for vertical-strip construction. Set stave count, species, and dimensions — perfect for vases, lamp shades, and tall vessels.
Open Segments
Design rings with gaps between segments for dramatic see-through patterns. Set the open angle per ring and watch the 3D render show the cutout effect.
Contrast Rings & Accents
Add thin accent strips between rings for visual pop. Mix dark and light species to create striking patterns that make your work stand out.
50+ Wood Species
Choose from a curated library of domestic and exotic species with realistic color swatches. Walnut, maple, cherry, padauk, purpleheart, bloodwood, and many more.
Precision Calculations
Instant segment dimensions, miter angles, arc lengths, and circumferences — formatted in fractions down to 1/16". Zero guesswork, zero rounding errors.
Cut Lists & Material Summary
Complete material lists with quantities and dimensions per ring. Board feet totals by species. Take it straight to the shop — everything you need on one page.
PDF & PNG Export
Export full project plans, cut list PDFs, design maps, and high-resolution profile images. Print-ready for the workshop wall.
Lidded Vessels
Design closed-profile vessels with a draggable parting line. The ring list shows exactly where the lid separates from the body. Turn the whole piece, then part it.
Built-in Help & Guides
Comprehensive tutorials, woodturning terminology, and step-by-step guides right inside the app. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, the knowledge base has you covered.
From Idea to Shop in Minutes
Four steps. No spreadsheets. No guesswork.
Draw Your Profile
Pick a template or start from scratch. Shape the curve by dragging nodes. Your design, your way.
Assign Rings & Species
Auto-fill rings with one click. Pick wood species for each ring from the 50+ species palette.
Review & Preview
Check calculations, switch to Design or Render view, and verify everything looks right before you cut.
Export & Build
Download your cut list PDF, print the design map, and head to the shop with exact measurements.
The Creator Gallery
Show off your finished segmented woodturnings to the community — completely free. Upload photos of your builds, share the story behind each piece, and inspire other turners.
- Upload photos of your finished vessels
- Browse and discover designs from other turners
- Like, comment, and get inspired
- Free on every plan — no paywall
- Featured builds highlighted on the homepage
Share your builds. Get inspired. Join the community.
Works on Any Device — No Installation Required
Runs entirely in your browser. Use it on your iPad at the shop, your laptop in the garage, or your desktop at home. Your projects are always synced and waiting.
Simple, Honest Pricing
No gimmicks. No hidden fees. No upsells. Just fair pricing that supports a small, independent business.
Free
No credit card required. No trial period.
- Unlimited projects
- Full profile editor
- Ring & stave planning
- All calculations
- 50+ wood species
- Community gallery access
- Built-in help & guides
Pro
or $50/year (save $10)
Less than a board foot of walnut. Cancel anytime.
- Everything in Free, plus:
- Cut lists & material summary
- PDF & JSON exports
- 3D interactive preview
- Design map export
- Priority support
- Early access to new features
Frequently Asked Questions
Segmented woodturning is a technique where bowls and vessels are built by gluing together precisely-cut wood segments into rings, stacking the rings, and turning them on a lathe. The result is beautiful geometric patterns from different wood species.
Yes — Wedge-Planner is a design and planning tool for woodturners. You use it to design your vessel, calculate precise dimensions, and generate cut lists. Then you take those measurements to the shop to cut, glue, and turn.
Segments are short, angled pieces glued into flat rings that are stacked. Staves are long vertical strips glued edge-to-edge to form the vessel wall. Wedge-Planner supports both construction modes so you can use whichever technique fits your design.
Absolutely. Toggle open segments on any ring to create decorative gaps between segments. The 3D render will show you exactly how the cutout pattern looks before you build.
Draw a closed profile, enable the lidded vessel option, and drag the parting line to where you want to separate the lid from the body. The ring list shows the exact split point.
Over 50 domestic and exotic species with realistic color swatches, including walnut, maple, cherry, padauk, purpleheart, bloodwood, bocote, cocobolo, and many more. If a species is missing, let us know.
Yes. Wedge-Planner runs entirely in your browser — no app to install. It works on iPads, Android tablets, laptops, and desktops. Your projects sync automatically across all devices.
Your account downgrades to the Free tier. All your projects are preserved and you keep unlimited projects. You lose access to Pro features like cut list exports, 3D preview, and design maps. Re-subscribe anytime to get them back. We never delete your work.
Yes. All data is encrypted in transit via SSL, stored in a PostgreSQL database, and backed up regularly. Your projects belong to you.
The Gallery is a free space where turners share photos of their finished segmented builds. Browse designs, leave comments, like your favorites, and get inspired. Available on every plan, including Free.
We're a small, independent business — not a venture-funded startup. $5/mo keeps the lights on, pays for servers, and lets us keep building features without ads, data mining, or investor pressure. No tricks, just fair pricing.
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