# My First Cuts **URL:** https://forums.maslowcnc.com/c/projects/my-first-cuts/31.md?page=2 [Latest](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Finally cut out sled](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/finally-cut-out-sled/9109)
**Author:** [@Timj](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Timj)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2019, 5:25pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/finally-cut-out-sled/9109 "2019-03-13T17:25:58Z")
I have had the Maslow since January but just now got around to cutting out the sled (I guess this would count as first cut). Came out pretty good. Next I am planning on cutting a decorative sign for my wife. Hope that … --- ## [My first Maslow Project ever - Colorado Top Bar Beehive](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/my-first-maslow-project-ever-colorado-top-bar-beehive/26045)
**Author:** [@RPGeiger](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/RPGeiger)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 10:05pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/my-first-maslow-project-ever-colorado-top-bar-beehive/26045 "2026-07-20T22:05:25Z")
Continuing the discussion from What did you cut today?: Hey there, after making some first steps on some scrap material I did my first “sensible” cut today. I didn’t expect it to be that good. :smile: It started with … --- ## [First Cut Ever - Inkscape Gcodetools](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/first-cut-ever-inkscape-gcodetools/11947)
**Author:** [@Orob](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Orob)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 12:30pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/first-cut-ever-inkscape-gcodetools/11947 "2020-02-25T12:30:03Z")
For my first cut, I pulled a logo vector graphic into Inkscape. I read up on feed rates, scaling, and the Gcodetools extension and exported Gcode from Inkscape. The desired end-result is a cut-out wall hanging piece, b… --- ## [First Cuts & Notes from the field](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/first-cuts-notes-from-the-field/21271)
**Author:** [@boxomatic](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/boxomatic)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2024, 5:12am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/first-cuts-notes-from-the-field/21271 "2024-06-08T05:12:42Z")
Notes from the field: So this past week I’ve had the opportunity to make some first cuts with my Maslow M4! My local makerspace, https://seattlemakers.org/ offers consulting services and they were contacted by a local … --- ## [M-Logo Test File](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/m-logo-test-file/20088)
**Author:** [@bar](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/bar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2024, 10:46pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/m-logo-test-file/20088 "2024-03-08T22:46:51Z")
If anyone is looking for a test file to run, here is the M logo. It’s designed to be cut from 1/4 inch plywood, but as a practice cut you can cut it into your spoil board or even run it without the router bit in. SD\_mas… --- ## [New customer experience (assembly, first cuts, etc.)](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/new-customer-experience-assembly-first-cuts-etc/22530)
**Author:** [@darrenhearn](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/darrenhearn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2024, 10:35pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/new-customer-experience-assembly-first-cuts-etc/22530 "2024-10-23T22:35:25Z")
I have a late-batch Maslow4 kit (ordered end of April) and have been slow to collect my notes - so this single post covers assembly feedback, summary of first few cuts and other thoughts. For context: My goal is custom f… --- ## [It Exceeded My Expectations](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/it-exceeded-my-expectations/25980)
**Author:** [@Pasi\_Herskoi](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Pasi_Herskoi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 8:39pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/it-exceeded-my-expectations/25980 "2026-07-03T20:39:43Z")
I first saw an early version of the Maslow about eight years ago and thought, “I need one of those someday.” This spring I came across the latest version and finally decided to order one. For the frame, I joined two hea… --- ## [Christmas in July! Wise Men Cutouts](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/christmas-in-july-wise-men-cutouts/21884)
**Author:** [@Aggiehouse](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Aggiehouse)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 1:38pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/christmas-in-july-wise-men-cutouts/21884 "2024-07-23T13:38:28Z")
Figured I would get a start on Christmas and get a larger cutout done. Ended up with 4 wise men, since the first one I cut inside the line instead of outside, grrrrrr. I definitely should have taken the time to switch … --- ## [Started on aluminum first cuts ever](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/started-on-aluminum-first-cuts-ever/22885)
**Author:** [@Caleb\_Yager](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Caleb_Yager)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2024, 6:18pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/started-on-aluminum-first-cuts-ever/22885 "2024-12-12T18:18:44Z")
Going okay, not using any cutting fluid, first cut was depth first so then, I tried level first and I think it worked till it either crashed or I considered it good enough and turned it off, then I tired an outline it di… --- ## [My first cut with Maslow, and first time using a router](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/my-first-cut-with-maslow-and-first-time-using-a-router/13252)
**Author:** [@kayaker37](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/kayaker37)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2020, 1:43am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/my-first-cut-with-maslow-and-first-time-using-a-router/13252 "2020-05-08T01:43:57Z")
Haven’t figured out waste board, so screwed crappy ply directly to backboard. This was 3/8, the Maslow logo from the community site is for half inch, so I paused it twice, then cancelled after it made it all the way thro… --- ## [My first non test real CNC project :)](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/my-first-non-test-real-cnc-project/21581)
**Author:** [@Gijs](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Gijs)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 1:52am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/my-first-non-test-real-cnc-project/21581 "2024-07-31T01:52:35Z")
Besides some test puzzle pieces and measuring accuracy testing I haven’t really made anything with my Maslow… until today. I made a present for my wife and our 7th wedding aniversary. It is in two days and she hasn’t see… --- ## [First Maslow4 cut - slightly smaller setup (95"x46")](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/first-maslow4-cut-slightly-smaller-setup-95-x46/21365)
**Author:** [@MattD](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/MattD)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 1:24am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/first-maslow4-cut-slightly-smaller-setup-95-x46/21365 "2026-10-11T01:24:24Z")
Finally had some time to set up my Maslow4 and try my first cut this weekend! I’m brand new to CNC and used an upcut bit (which I’ve since learned via YouTube that this likely explains the fuzziness of the edges on my re… --- ## [Question about cutting full size arcade cabinets](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/question-about-cutting-full-size-arcade-cabinets/16792)
**Author:** [@vgundam21](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/vgundam21)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2021, 3:44pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/question-about-cutting-full-size-arcade-cabinets/16792 "2021-06-18T15:44:58Z")
Hello everyone! I’m brand new here and need some advice. I’m going to start building some full size arcade cabinets for my game room here pretty soon and I’m about to invest in some quality tools for my shop. Looking at… --- ## [Whats the First M4 Cuts?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/whats-the-first-m4-cuts/20022)
**Author:** [@GESDesigns](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/GESDesigns)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 4:26pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/whats-the-first-m4-cuts/20022 "2024-09-09T16:26:47Z")
It’s right around the corner for the First round of M4’s being shipped out. 2 and 3 not far behind. What’s everyone planning for their first Project with the M4? [Previous page](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/c/projects/my-first-cuts/31.md?page=1)