Enter your rule
Shortcut quote inputs (material + multiplier) and your machine/labor assumptions.
ONE CLEAR JOB. DONE WELL.Catch underpriced
Catch underpriced
laser quotes before you cut.
An offline checker that compares your shortcut quote (material × multiplier) to a cost-aware target for this job — using your machine and labor numbers.
Buy on Gumroad — £9.99 (opens in a new tab)Instant download · offline tool
Also on Etsy (opens in a new tab)Get updates (opens in a new tab)SAME JOB. A CLEARER MULTIPLIER.£20 material · your ×3 rule
Shortcut quote£60Material × 3
→Cost-aware target£120Nearer ×6 when time counts
Illustrative — your machine & labor numbers.Rule vs target
Example only: a flat ×3 works until machine hours and attended labor show up. The checker compares your rule to a cost-aware target for this job.
THE PROBLEM
A flat material multiplier works until time shows up.
A flat material multiplier works until machine time and attended labor show up.
- Material cost: £20
- Your usual rule: ×3 → quote £60
- Same job with machine hours + labor may need nearer ×6 → ~£120
Shipping the £60 quote feels busy. It can still miss the economics of this cut. The checker flags whether your rule covers cost, misses target, or meets target — before you start the job.
HOW IT WORKS
Rule quote vs cost-aware target.
Compare this job
Rule quote vs cost-aware target for this job.
Read the verdict
Unsafe / covers cost but misses target / meets target.
Directional only. Your judgment stays in charge.
WHAT YOU GET
HTML + Excel + guide.
- Laser-Pricing-Rule-Checker.html (offline browser)
- Laser-Pricing-Rule-Checker.xlsx
- Customer-Guide.md
- Instant digital download
HONEST LIMITS
What it does not do.
- Decide market price or win every bid
- Replace a full ERP / nesting / gas-cost system
- Promise what customers will pay
Rule sanity check only.
Who it’s for: Laser / CNC / Glowforge / xTool-style shops that still use a material multiplier on some jobs and want a fast “is this job safe?” check when time and attention matter.
A FEW MORE ANSWERS
Before you get started.
Is ×3 “wrong”?
Not always. It’s wrong for jobs where machine time and attended labor dominate. The tool compares your rule to this job — not to a universal multiplier.
Do I need to be online?
No. Run the HTML offline after download.
Glowforge / xTool only?
No. Any shop quoting with material × rule vs real machine + labor time.
Is this market pricing advice?
No. It is a rule sanity check using your numbers.
LASER CNC PRICING RULE CHECKER
Catch underpriced quotes before you cut.
£9.99 · Instant download · HTML + Excel.
Buy on Gumroad — £9.99 (opens in a new tab)Instant download · offline tool
Also on Etsy (opens in a new tab)Get updates (opens in a new tab)Also from CodesRun Tools: DTF / Screen Setup Fee Auditor — £17.99 · Embroidery Pricing Calculator — from £7.49
HERE TO HELP
Already bought a CodesRun Tool?
Start with the START-HERE guide included in your download.
For product help, keep the product name and your order information ready when contacting support.
Contact supportThe HTML tool and workbook may keep separate local settings. Product-specific instructions live on the product page and inside START-HERE.