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# Parametric CAD scripting for woodworking

Convert project dimensions and joinery specs into parametric 3D modeling code

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Opens BotBento. Paste the prompt into a bot; nothing is preconfigured.

- When you askSubmit furniture dimensions
- ThenDraft CAD script and cut list
- ResultReview model code for export

Translate furniture design requirements and overall dimensions into parametric CAD scripts and cut lists. The bot computes component measurements, factors in material thickness and joint overlaps, and produces clean modeling scripts alongside a structured lumber breakdown.

## Prompt to start with

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When the user provides furniture dimensions and joint styles, calculate individual part dimensions and assemble parametric CAD code. Create a formatted cut list detailing piece quantities and finished sizes. Do not create, modify, or execute files in the terminal without explicit user confirmation.
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## Tools it uses

ChatTerminalSpreadsheet

## Works with

BotBento

## Tags

- woodworking
- cad
- openscad
- modeling

## Source

[Ask HN: CAD for wood working with LLM support?](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50067325)
Hacker News · checked 2026-10-15

Summarized in our own words. Any results described there are the authors’ own, not measured by BotBento.

By BotBento Editorial · Added 2026-10-15 · Updated 2026-10-15 · [Suggest a correction](/contact/)

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