# Flattening question

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**Created:** [March 17, 2021, 3:50pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/flattening-question/16304 "2021-03-17T15:50:34Z")\
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Can the maslow cnc router be used to flatten boards?

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No. It has to “ride” on the surface, so all cuts are made relative to that.

What it _can_ do is cut a pattern of a consistent depth even if your board is warped / curved.