# Hello from Costa Rica

**URL:** <https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/hello-from-costa-rica/8226>\
**Category:** No Judgement\
**Tags:** introduction\
**Created:** [December 25, 2018, 7:10pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/hello-from-costa-rica/8226 "2018-12-25T19:10:23Z")\
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**Author:** ![capicva](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/capicva/32/10872_2.png) [@capicva](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/capicva)\
**Post date:** [December 25, 2018, 7:10pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/hello-from-costa-rica/8226/1 "2018-12-25T19:10:23Z")

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Hello,

I found this site today while searching for a solution to cut plywood for speakers. I’ve built a few sets by hand but this CNC has me very interested. I already have a Bosch 1617 I could use for this.

I am feeling a bit intimidated by the build, though. Any pointers that might push me over the edge to purchasing a kit are welcome.

Thanks.

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**Author:** ![jwolter](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/jwolter/32/30787_2.png) [@jwolter](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/jwolter)\
**Post date:** [December 27, 2018, 5:31pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/hello-from-costa-rica/8226/2 "2018-12-27T17:31:54Z")

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The biggest “push” I can think of is this community. I have seen numerous situations where people have asked questions and gotten lots of responses with things to try and explanations of how things work. When we started getting native-spanish-speaking users asking for help, we started using Google translate to help them out. As the “No Judgement” category suggests, we want to help people like you who are a little intimidated go on to build cool things.

The other thing I can say is that there are enough Maslows out there that we have tested the instructions pretty thoroughly. A middle school student put one together as a class project. Finally, I’ll point out that the instructions are a wiki, so if you do find something confusing, you have the power to improve it!

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**Author:** ![Gero](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/gero/32/17487_2.png) [@Gero](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Gero)\
**Post date:** [December 27, 2018, 5:49pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/hello-from-costa-rica/8226/3 "2018-12-27T17:49:21Z")

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Welcome to the Forum!

> [@capicva](#):
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> Bosch 1617

If you have the base,

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  1. first thing to check if knob -\>A\<- can move the router full length up and down.  
Does this work with -\>B\<-closed?

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  1. If not, check if the router ‘wiggles’ side to side if -\>B\<- is opened.  
 ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/uploads/maslowcnc/original/2X/0/0b1a7ca7b716ce13eb2277d6c8efabde032e850e.jpeg)

If 1. is no and 2. is yes, (you can’t mount the Z-motor) your options are something like  
[http://maslowcommunitygarden.org/The-Meticulous-Z-Axis.html](http://maslowcommunitygarden.org/The-Meticulous-Z-Axis.html)

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**Author:** ![capicva](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/capicva/32/10872_2.png) [@capicva](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/capicva)\
**Post date:** [December 27, 2018, 8:08pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/hello-from-costa-rica/8226/4 "2018-12-27T20:08:24Z")

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Thanks @jwolter, it is indeed a big push. I am fluent in english, so I don’t feel behind a language barrier.

(My biggest worry is that as a hobbyist I have no technical knowledge and I’m definitely not an engineer.)

@Gero, I think @rossboss addressed the z-axis for this model in this post (I’ve been digging):

> [@Shaft Coupler for Bosch 1617](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/shaft-coupler-for-bosch-1617/4372/6):
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> Remove the snap ring (70) from the shaft of the worm using a flat head. This is located on the under side of the housing. Be careful as snap rings tend to fly off and get lost. Un-thread the worm (44) until it is removed from the housing. Be careful as it threads through the locking pivot (45), which is only attached to the housing with a spring. At this point you should have the worm with adjustment knob (48, 44) free from the router body. to remove the adjustment knob, use a press…