Rafter & Framing Calc: BuildX

Rafter & Framing Calc: BuildX

Indie Hackers

Construction Calculator for Tradespeople

I kept seeing trade calculator apps that were functional but ugly — never designed with real care. I wanted to build one with the same craft as any great consumer app, just aimed at jobsites instead of desks.

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Actual performance

1followers
$15MRR/mo
Made the leaderboard

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Indie HackersFits the IH revenue-focused audience · Missing: supports, reddit linkedin, podcasting
74%74% predicted probability of success on Indie Hackers, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
nativeThis product was originally launched on this platform.
TrustMRRLess likely to generate early MRR · Strong signals: apps · Missing: mobile apps, ios, personal
45%45% predicted probability of success on TrustMRR, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
Hacker NewsMay not resonate with HN audience · Strong signals: io · Missing: https docs, excited, just released
44%44% predicted probability of success on Hacker News, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
AppSumoMay struggle as an AppSumo deal · Missing: plus, platform, intuitive
38%38% predicted probability of success on AppSumo, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
Product HuntUnlikely to reach the leaderboard · Strong signals: apps · Missing: mac, agents, macos
27%27% predicted probability of success on Product Hunt, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
Acquire.comPre-revenue stage for this audience · Missing: arr, mrr, revenue
22%22% predicted probability of success on Acquire.com, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
BetaListMay not resonate with beta-testers · Missing: web3, chat, crypto
1%1% predicted probability of success on BetaList, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

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