# Sled **URL:** https://forums.maslowcnc.com/c/hardware-issues/sled/19.md [Latest](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Sled category](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/about-the-sled-category/2823)
**Author:** [@TheRiflesSpiral](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/TheRiflesSpiral)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2019, 4:15am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/about-the-sled-category/2823 "2019-01-21T04:15:35Z")
A place to discuss sled related topics. --- ## [Cant Get It Working & Broken Parts](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/cant-get-it-working-broken-parts/25956)
**Author:** [@951factory](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/951factory)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2026, 5:45pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/cant-get-it-working-broken-parts/25956 "2026-07-02T17:45:44Z")
I have been trying to get my M4.1 running for a few days now. I was able to get one test cut done and then it just wouldn’t find the anchors again. I checked the machine out to see what could be wrong and found broken pa… --- ## [Magnets for rollers - availability on eshop? or what are their dimensions?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/magnets-for-rollers-availability-on-eshop-or-what-are-their-dimensions/25757)
**Author:** [@Dave](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Dave)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2026, 11:17pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/magnets-for-rollers-availability-on-eshop-or-what-are-their-dimensions/25757 "2026-05-09T23:17:40Z")
Hi all, after a year I’ve finally had time to assemble all. However my initial calibration failed. One belt on an arm moved like it’s skipping teeth. I’ve disassembled all and found the roller with magnetic encoder snapp… --- ## [Clamp Posts decided enough was enough](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/clamp-posts-decided-enough-was-enough/23132)
**Author:** [@md8n](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/md8n)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2025, 3:33pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/clamp-posts-decided-enough-was-enough/23132 "2025-09-02T15:33:35Z")
For the new year some of the M4’s clamp posts decided enough was enough: No screw holes for me then. So I 3D printed two of them as a single part, seems much better: --- ## [M4 Router Be Gone (installed the spindle)](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/m4-router-be-gone-installed-the-spindle/21389)
**Author:** [@md8n](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/md8n)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2025, 5:33pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/m4-router-be-gone-installed-the-spindle/21389 "2025-07-25T17:33:43Z")
So this is the follow up to: And I’m thinking may have relevance to Maslow plotter, or getting used to Maslow without spoiling wood So I got the spindle’s PSU mounted into a power box, with emergency reset, switch for… --- ## [Moving the Arms to Fixed Points at Each Corner of the Carriage](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/moving-the-arms-to-fixed-points-at-each-corner-of-the-carriage/22621)
**Author:** [@Carson\_Barry](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Carson_Barry)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 9:32pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/moving-the-arms-to-fixed-points-at-each-corner-of-the-carriage/22621 "2025-07-21T21:32:43Z")
Topic pursuant to this request from @dlang: “This” being: Moving to arms for the belts and for those being at the edge of the carriage rather than using the router, or eventual tool mount sleeve, as a hinge pin. T… --- ## [Router Independent Sled with spools on same z-plane](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/router-independent-sled-with-spools-on-same-z-plane/24035)
**Author:** [@Seaghost](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Seaghost)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 8:17am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/router-independent-sled-with-spools-on-same-z-plane/24035 "2025-05-15T08:17:43Z")
Pictures show mock up of proposal. Router is only component on z axis, it is mounted using its fixed base, and can be easily removed, the fixed base would be bolted to the bottom (clamp) plate, no top plate would be req… --- ## [Parts Left Over?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/parts-left-over/24039)
**Author:** [@Seaghost](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Seaghost)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 11:22pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/parts-left-over/24039 "2025-05-06T23:22:49Z")
Look like from spools, but are left over, not in instructions . --- ## [Another dust port design](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/another-dust-port-design/23438)
**Author:** [@porkbao](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/porkbao)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/another-dust-port-design/23438 "2025-02-20T18:32:43Z")
Hello! I am in the process of building my maslow (I got the original M4 kit through kickstarter but didn’t start assembly until I got the 4.1 upgrade recently :grin:) and wanted to share another dust port design for 3d … --- ## [Alternate dust port design](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/alternate-dust-port-design/22212)
**Author:** [@md8n](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/md8n)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2024, 8:31am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/alternate-dust-port-design/22212 "2024-09-25T08:31:12Z")
I didn’t like my existing dust port design. There was definitely still the chance for clashes with the bottom left arm should Z be fully bottomed out. Plus I wanted a better connection to the vacuum / dust extractor, whe… --- ## [Anyone else dropped it, or is it just me?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/anyone-else-dropped-it-or-is-it-just-me/21977)
**Author:** [@wobo](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/wobo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 6:18pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/anyone-else-dropped-it-or-is-it-just-me/21977 "2024-08-05T18:18:52Z")
Well, I had the brilliant idea to take a piece of 1/4 wire and pop into a 1/4 whole in the middle of my waste board while I performed my second, (second?) yes, what would have been my second successful calibration, when … --- ## [Is it ok to extend the belt all the way?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/is-it-ok-to-extend-the-belt-all-the-way/21787)
**Author:** [@tzarza](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/tzarza)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2024, 3:09am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/is-it-ok-to-extend-the-belt-all-the-way/21787 "2024-07-08T03:09:08Z")
Just started building the Maslow4. Is it ok to extend the belts all the way when building the arms? I looped it around for now. Just wanted to make sure. Didn’t want to deal with the frustration of keeping the belts in … --- ## [Suggestion for new rod clamps](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/suggestion-for-new-rod-clamps/21412)
**Author:** [@dlang](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/dlang)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 1:06pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/suggestion-for-new-rod-clamps/21412 "2024-06-07T13:06:48Z")
here is a quick version of a rod clamp that isn’t sensitive to the length of the rods top clamps.step (150.6 KB) --- ## [Z-Stepper Motors Blistering Hot - No Z Movement \[solved-ish\]](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/z-stepper-motors-blistering-hot-no-z-movement-solved-ish/21238)
**Author:** [@md8n](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/md8n)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 11:17pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/z-stepper-motors-blistering-hot-no-z-movement-solved-ish/21238 "2024-06-05T23:17:55Z")
Just tried recalibrating again after modifying the frame (again) to get a significantly larger distance between the anchor points. And also after swapping over to using the M4 Router Mounter Be-Gone And changing to fir… --- ## [Winder gaps to main router frame](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/winder-gaps-to-main-router-frame/20870)
**Author:** [@Puddly](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Puddly)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 4:03pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/winder-gaps-to-main-router-frame/20870 "2024-04-30T16:03:24Z")
So not sure if i did this correcty, but i have some big ol gap onfrom the belt winders to the router frame and as well the winders are not super tight agaist the router body is this ok? Also the top motor/winder is l… --- ## [Maslow 4 Dust port?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/maslow-4-dust-port/20701)
**Author:** [@deanhuff](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/deanhuff)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2024, 7:31pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/maslow-4-dust-port/20701 "2024-04-17T19:31:17Z")
Are there STL files for the dust collection/vacuum hose attachment somewhere? --- ## [Top/bottom anchor models](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/top-bottom-anchor-models/20526)
**Author:** [@dlang](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/dlang)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 3:00am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/top-bottom-anchor-models/20526 "2024-04-05T03:00:36Z")
for those of us looking at non-standard routers, there are two issues. padding the router out so the arms fit well, but have a nice sliding fit. holding on to the router at the top and bottom. the second can be done w… --- ## [EasyRider Maslow C-Beam Sled - Linear Motion](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/easyrider-maslow-c-beam-sled-linear-motion/15266)
**Author:** [@cncgear](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/cncgear)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2024, 1:09am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/easyrider-maslow-c-beam-sled-linear-motion/15266 "2024-02-18T01:09:19Z")
Anybody here interested in feasibility testing of the kit shown here: Note to administrators, this is not a ‘sale’ link, the page demonstrates the possibilities of the EasyRider CNC kit including attaching to a Maslow s… --- ## [Must sled be 18" circumference?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/must-sled-be-18-circumference/19817)
**Author:** [@Botsy](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Botsy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2024, 11:18pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/must-sled-be-18-circumference/19817 "2024-01-30T23:18:24Z")
I went to my plastic boneyard here in Florida and got a nice piece of Tuftac 1/4" polymer sheet very tough and see through. I thought this would be a great material for my Maslow1st.gen sled. I could only find a piece bi… --- ## [Maslow 4 - mainboard "case" protection](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/maslow-4-mainboard-case-protection/19183)
**Author:** [@makergamer](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/makergamer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 5:35pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/maslow-4-mainboard-case-protection/19183 "2023-08-10T17:35:56Z")
In the videos, it appears the controller “rides” on top of the router. I’ve not found some up-close images of how it’s mounted on the router’s topside. Is there consideration for additional protection from situations … --- ## [Metal Maslow Sled owners... issues?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/metal-maslow-sled-owners-issues/18651)
**Author:** [@Orob](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Orob)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2023, 5:58am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/metal-maslow-sled-owners-issues/18651 "2023-02-13T05:58:49Z")
What: metalmaslow sled with the gantry z axis and metal ring. UHMW polyethylene channel on the bottom that is supposed to be “bent” into position on some square screw nuts. Problem 1: The PE channel keeps twisting of… --- ## [Was this sled design ever made?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/was-this-sled-design-ever-made/18376)
**Author:** [@TimS](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/TimS)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2022, 6:36am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/was-this-sled-design-ever-made/18376 "2022-12-05T06:36:15Z")
So there I was… told to leave the shop and go to bed. I was laying there and thinking about my dear Maisy Maslow while scrolling through a 783 post topic on sled linkage design. I tear rolled down my cheek missing her … --- ## [Z Axis hardware missing - M2](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/z-axis-hardware-missing-m2/18451)
**Author:** [@Natodd](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Natodd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2022, 1:50pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/z-axis-hardware-missing-m2/18451 "2022-11-26T13:50:08Z")
I was doing another test cut to make sure my alignment was up to par for an upcoming gift. My router power cord was hanging over the Z axis portion so caused some bolts to work loose. I’m going to need to replace those… --- ## [Z-300mm rails, long travel Z movements](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/z-300mm-rails-long-travel-z-movements/16551)
**Author:** [@kiklo](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/kiklo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2022, 2:03pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/z-300mm-rails-long-travel-z-movements/16551 "2022-02-26T14:03:25Z")
I got too long rails so now thinking of modifying the Z assembly. (reusing from the Meticulous…) I have made up a rough solution in Tinkercad. Any thoughts of why it should NOT work ? Mounting brackets not shown. – … --- ## [Counterweight calculation "lesson"](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/counterweight-calculation-lesson/17738)
**Author:** [@ACME](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/ACME)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2022, 2:58pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/counterweight-calculation-lesson/17738 "2022-02-09T14:58:09Z")
I’m designing my counterweight system for my frame and thought I would check out some older threads on the subject so I don’t reinvent the wheel. Lots of great stuff out there and I especially liked the attention to avo… --- ## [Waiting for my new metal sled](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/waiting-for-my-new-metal-sled/12775)
**Author:** [@Orob](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Orob)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2022, 10:46pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/waiting-for-my-new-metal-sled/12775 "2022-01-06T22:46:31Z")
So I have a metal sled on order, but just the sled, not the z axis, so today I tried making a meticulous similar to one shown in a previous post my metalmaslow. The first z axis attempt with the hitachi plunge router ba… --- ## [Show Your Weights!](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/show-your-weights/9478)
**Author:** [@TheMerryYeoman](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/TheMerryYeoman)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2021, 2:26am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/show-your-weights/9478 "2021-01-12T02:26:16Z")
I thought it would be fun to have a thread dedicated to showing off your sled! I don’t know what it is, but I’m intrigued with the efforts (or even care free lack of effort) that make the sled what it becomes. Different… --- ## [Sled Center Hole is 1.5" in Temporary and 3" Final Sled, Why?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/sled-center-hole-is-1-5-in-temporary-and-3-final-sled-why/15623)
**Author:** [@bobbo5](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/bobbo5)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 4:49pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/sled-center-hole-is-1-5-in-temporary-and-3-final-sled-why/15623 "2020-12-29T16:49:31Z")
I decided to build the “Final Sled” rather than build the temporary sled first as that would take near twice the time. I am a reasonable wood worker and saw no problem build the “Final Sled” first. I made a 18" circle ou… --- ## [How to prevent sled from ripping the ring apart when it goes too far up](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/how-to-prevent-sled-from-ripping-the-ring-apart-when-it-goes-too-far-up/15019)
**Author:** [@Metalmaslow](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Metalmaslow)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2020, 1:06am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/how-to-prevent-sled-from-ripping-the-ring-apart-when-it-goes-too-far-up/15019 "2020-10-25T01:06:43Z")
I’ve noticed a lot of people accidently rip their maslow ring apart. Is there a cheap sensor less than $15 that can prevent this by shutting down the machine? I was thinking garage door optical sensors put at the very t… --- ## [Aluminium Frame and Linear Sled](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/aluminium-frame-and-linear-sled/13312)
**Author:** [@cncgear](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/cncgear)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2020, 3:55am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/aluminium-frame-and-linear-sled/13312 "2020-09-16T03:55:25Z")
Hi all, I put together a variant on the Maslow / Maslow II kits. This design is composed of aluminium extrusions and has a linear sled to help with stability, a thin Z axis as well. The concept is not finished yet, I … [Next page](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/c/hardware-issues/sled/19.md?page=1)