Woodworking Design Software:
Transform Ideas and Plans into Success
Design preparation can be a tedious and complex task. With the right woodworking design software, you can change that forever.
We’ve successfully guided nearly 7,000 individuals to make that change. Let us guide you too.
SketchList 3D: Empowering Woodworkers
With Intuitive 3D Woodworking Design Software
Tony from Wisconsin texted us late one Sunday night. His homework, in the form of 3D renderings for a client, was due the next day, and he needed help. We called him, and he was worried. He said that a competitor had nicer-looking drawings for that job. We guided him through the process to get his design ready. As he did the design with SketchList 3D, he found errors in the homeowner’s measuring.
Tony won that job by submitting great-looking 3D photos AND mentioning the errors. He said he needed this job… and he won it.
And it’s not just about winning the job. It is also about the feeling of being in control of your design and, as a result, being satisfied with your craft.
“I got new orders thanks to my craftsmanship and SketchList 3D!
The clients told me they couldn’t believe how fast I produced their new kitchen concept drawings. “
Lou Farkas
You are a passionate woodworker, perhaps running a business and always striving to create high-quality custom furniture or cabinetry. You manage time, minimize waste, and deliver exceptional results. But many times, it gets out of control. You know it can be better. It’s too much and frustrates you. It may even affect your income.
Many woodworkers’ problems stem from difficulty completing their designs on time.
Using CAD for woodworking design often gets in the way. Many woodworkers find that most CAD software is too complex and rigid, lacking the flexibility of a true woodworking design tool.
One woodworker said of his business:
“I can make anything out of wood, but my real problem is getting my ideas out of my head and into the shop.”
Ever feel that way?
Sadly, many of us think we are responsible for the difficulty producing designs.
That’s not true. The real problem is that we are trying to use CAD software developed decades ago to cut metal rather than design furniture.
We understand your frustrations because we’ve been there. That’s why we’re here—to free your creative process with intuitive 3D woodworking software, so you can focus on what you do best: woodworking.
What is SketchList?
SketchList 3D was developed nearly 15 years ago by a woodworker frustrated with CAD design software. We vowed to end the frustrations by creating a woodworking design tool tailored specifically for carpenters and furniture makers.
SketchList 3D was developed nearly 15 years ago by a woodworker frustrated with CAD design software. We vowed to end the frustrations.
We are committed to working with our users and staying available to them so they can become successful. Success results in a sense of satisfaction and pride in their work.
- 85% of users would recommend SketchList 3D to friends and family.
- SketchList has been sold by Rockler Woodworking since 2007
- Woodworkers developed the cabinet & carpentry design software for woodworkers to use.
- It has improved constantly for 15 years.
- Currently, we have nearly 7,000 users worldwide, and we are growing.
- SketchList 3D is constantly rated in the top tier in product reviews of woodworking software.
- SketchList 3D won the Software Informer award for woodworking design in 2021.
We are committed to empowering you to succeed by providing what you need to excel as a woodworker and a business owner.
“I’ve had SketchList for a few weeks and sold four jobs. Thanks, you just saved me some time! Thanks again for all the hard work you put into your product to make it amazing; you thought of everything. I can’t wait to discover all the tricks and tips in the future.” Shawn Jensen
Act now and take control
- Have confidence in your proposals
- Save hours on every design
- Reduce waste and costs
- Return to the joy of woodworking
- Impress clients time and time again.
- Be a woodworking hero
Seize the Moment:
Invest in Your Future with our Woodworking Software
Remember, delaying leads to missed opportunities and regrets.
Putting change off means you will:
- Continue to struggle with inefficient processes
- Risk losing bids to competitors
- Burnout from juggling too much
But you can avoid those types of issues. Embracing a growth mindset and continuous improvement is key to achieving your goals. By taking action now, you’re setting yourself up for future success and paving the way for the positive changes you want. Keep pushing forward, and you’ll see the fruits of your efforts.
Imagine the time when you take your laptop to a prospect’s home. You open SketchList and pull up the design for her entertainment center. You created that design in 30 minutes by modifying an existing project. The prospect makes some suggestions — TV here, bar there, and so on, and you make the adjustments in minutes. Someone said that once a prospect points to the screen and makes suggestions, and gets involved with him in the design, he knows he has a sale.
Read what some of our users say about their SketchList transformation.
Use Our Cutting-Edge 3D Wood Design Software to:
Generate quality models fast
SketchList 3D makes pen and paper design and rendering a thing of the past. Create sketches, copy designs from project to project, work with virtual 3D boards, and design custom contours, joinery, and boards with a few mouse clicks—all with instant visual feedback guides to direct you from the design stage to cutting your wood.
Create and use standard objects
Gain inspiration from our vast library of materials, objects, and projects. You can also custom build your own hardware, materials, boards, and more to save you precious project time.
Run accurate reports
Reports are automatically generated and modified as you develop your project. They provide complete parts and cut lists for CNC machines, shop drawings, and material layout diagrams. Customize and standardize information that you want to display in each report to keep all of your project work highly-accurate.
Spot mistakes early on
Avoid pesky project mistakes by visualizing your design, making edits, and producing accurate cut lists before cutting anything. SketchList 3D gives you control over every board, cut, angle, and hole in your design with just a click of a button and allows you to produce accurate one-off designs effortlessly. Don’t be afraid to try a new design out—SketchList will help you envision it before investing resources.
Save time and money
With templates, reports, spreadsheets, and productivity tools, every tweak you make to your wood design is instantly reflected throughout the whole project. Be prepared to boost revenue and minimize waste with the optimized cutting layout. Our 3D wood design software will streamline your whole production, enabling you to produce more, quicker.
Design materials to promote your business
With SketchList 3D, you can quickly create and share a variety of materials to sell your services to potential customers, including stunning before and after images, multiple design model options, spreadsheets, custom reports, and more. Use these to land clients and to share your work with your social networks or on your website.