# Human readable plan **URL:** \ **Category:** Hardware\ **Created:** [March 5, 2018, 7:18am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/human-readable-plan/2594 "2018-03-05T07:18:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Wolfgang](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/54ee81/32.png) [@Wolfgang](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Wolfgang)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2018, 7:18am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/human-readable-plan/2594/1 "2018-03-05T07:18:30Z")
Hi! I am waiting for the march delivery of my Maslow kit. In the waiting time i wanted to cut out the sled. It looks quite simple, so no nead for cnc. Only i could not find a plan to be read by a human. Is there any drawing with measurements to build off? ---
**Author:** ![dlang](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/dlang/32/859_2.png) [@dlang](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/dlang)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2018, 7:36am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/human-readable-plan/2594/2 "2018-03-05T07:36:40Z")
an 18" circle with a 3" hole in tbe middle attach a router centered in the hole attach two bricks to he lower third of the sled when you get the kit, you will atach the ring around the router (which is why the bricks are on the lower third, not lower half) David Lang ---
**Author:** ![Wolfgang](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/54ee81/32.png) [@Wolfgang](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Wolfgang)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2018, 10:39am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/human-readable-plan/2594/3 "2018-03-05T10:39:16Z")
Thanks, that is clear enough for me. ---
**Author:** ![Bee](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/bee/32/2160_2.png) [@Bee](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Bee)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2018, 5:30pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/human-readable-plan/2594/4 "2018-03-05T17:30:02Z")
FYI there is a template for creating a temp sled in the old kit. I’m unsure how this will change in the new kit. The old one was a template to make a temporary sled to use to cut the permeant sled. I’m not sure if that is being eliminated or not in the new kit. I created a quick sled in the shape of a stop sign by starting with a 18 inch square and lopping the corners off and sanding the edges. I may get to test this sled today. both Harbor Freight and Ikea sell cheap hole saw kits. The one form Ikea is the most economical choice if you don’t already have a hole saw kit and have an Ikea close enough to make a trip. > **[FIXA 5-piece hole saw set - IKEA](https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20302332/)** > > IKEA - FIXA, 5-piece hole saw set, Helps you quickly and easily make holes for faucets, cables or wireless chargers. There are sled files in the community garden and the forum as well - > **[Shared files from MeticulousMaynard](https://www.evernote.com/shard/s581/client/snv?noteGuid=050f434f-29b1-47ec-917e-e3bceac55277¬eKey=5c649c5daf621e30&sn=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.evernote.com%2Fshard%2Fs581%2Fsh%2F050f434f-29b1-47ec-917e-e3bceac55277%2F5c649c5daf621e30&title=Shared%2Bfiles%2Bfrom%2BMeticulousMaynard)** > > Shared files from MeticulousMaynard Bryan Maynard https://github.com/MaslowCNC/CommunityGarden/tree/master/Sleds [https://github.com/MaslowCNC/CommunityGarden/wiki/Community-Contributed-Files](https://github.com/MaslowCNC/CommunityGarden/wiki/Community-Contributed-Files) Thank you ---
**Author:** ![dlang](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/dlang/32/859_2.png) [@dlang](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/dlang)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2018, 10:48pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/human-readable-plan/2594/5 "2018-03-05T22:48:50Z")
Bar has a page that still talks about a temporary sled (it’s now a large square temp sled that includes the bricks) someone needs to make a quick video showing how to trivially cut circles with a paper/cardboard circle jig. He’s still thinking that the sled needs to be bootstrapped ---
**Author:** ![bshirley](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/bshirley/32/3404_2.png) [@bshirley](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/bshirley)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2018, 2:47am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/human-readable-plan/2594/6 "2018-03-06T02:47:36Z")
what’s the weight of two bricks? i have old window lead weights (search ebay, they were used as counterweights in old windows), they are usually 4+ pounds. i was thinking they would be of less bulk. i’m sure at some point it’s too much weight, what’s the target? ---
**Author:** ![blurfl](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/blurfl/32/9_2.png) [@blurfl](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/blurfl)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2018, 2:51am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/human-readable-plan/2594/7 "2018-03-06T02:51:44Z")
I’ve got two bricks on my sled, and with those and the router the total weight is around 26 pounds. That’s about average. It’s the total weight that’s important. ---
**Author:** ![dlang](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/dlang/32/859_2.png) [@dlang](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/dlang)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2018, 2:59am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/human-readable-plan/2594/8 "2018-03-06T02:59:01Z")
> what’s the weight of two bricks? 4-5 pounds each > i have old window lead weights (search ebay, they were used as counterweights in old windows), they are usually 4+ pounds. i was thinking they would be of less bulk. > i’m sure at some point it’s too much weight, what’s the target? we’re experimenting with this now, but about 10 pounds plus the router, etc. David Lang ---
**Author:** ![Bee](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/bee/32/2160_2.png) [@Bee](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Bee)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2018, 3:24am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/human-readable-plan/2594/9 "2018-03-06T03:24:27Z")
Go to Home Depot get 2 bricks ask them to weigh them, put them back. 😜 @dlang has you back in his answers. I’m just poking some fun. However if I had led I’d make some wood forms and cast it in to stackable parts so i could adjust it. Thank you ---
**Author:** ![Wolfgang](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/54ee81/32.png) [@Wolfgang](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Wolfgang)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2018, 4:53am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/human-readable-plan/2594/10 "2018-03-06T04:53:54Z")
I will cut it on the bandsaw, maybe next weekend. If sombody neads pictures, i can take some. ---
**Author:** ![Rasmus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7993a0/32.png) [@Rasmus](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Rasmus)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2018, 6:49pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/human-readable-plan/2594/11 "2018-03-06T18:49:16Z")
What is the minimum diameter size of a sled for the new ring kit? And what thickness is recommended? ---
**Author:** ![Bee](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/bee/32/2160_2.png) [@Bee](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Bee)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2018, 7:02pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/human-readable-plan/2594/12 "2018-03-06T19:02:30Z")
@bar can correct me if I’m wrong. The "standard sled is ~18 inches ( 450 mm ) around and is cut from 3/4 plywood. The ring was designed to fit the original sled I believe so anyone could retrofit it. People have made the sled from many different materials to try to lower the friction of the sled. I’m famous for suggesting bees wax for the bottom of the sled or any wood installation you need lubricity. Thank you ---
**Author:** ![Rasmus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7993a0/32.png) [@Rasmus](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Rasmus)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2018, 7:10pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/human-readable-plan/2594/13 "2018-03-06T19:10:49Z")
Thanks Bee. I was thinking of making dados from the centre and out on the backside of the sled, to allow air to get into the routed groove and make it easier for my vacuum to pull the dust without sucking the sled to the plywood. Has anyone done similar experiments? ---
**Author:** ![Rasmus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7993a0/32.png) [@Rasmus](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Rasmus)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2018, 7:11pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/human-readable-plan/2594/14 "2018-03-06T19:11:28Z")
Of course I would sand all edges 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![blurfl](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/blurfl/32/9_2.png) [@blurfl](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/blurfl)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2018, 7:11pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/human-readable-plan/2594/15 "2018-03-06T19:11:53Z")
> [@Rasmus](#): > > minimum diameter size of a sled for the new ring kit? Looking at the [ring mounting template](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/new-ring-system/2322/14), it would just fit in a 14" circle with a little to spare. ---
**Author:** ![bar](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/bar/32/10_2.png) [@bar](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/bar)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2018, 7:12pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/human-readable-plan/2594/16 "2018-03-06T19:12:32Z")
> [@Rasmus](#): > > I was thinking of making dados from the centre and out on the backside of the sled, to allow air to get into the routed groove and make it easier for my vacuum to pull the dust without sucking the sled to the plywood. Has anyone done similar experiments? I’m really curious about how this works. I like the idea! ---
**Author:** ![Bee](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/bee/32/2160_2.png) [@Bee](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Bee)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2018, 7:17pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/human-readable-plan/2594/17 "2018-03-06T19:17:30Z")
This has me thinking of Air Hockey. > **[Battery Powered Air Puck Promises Air Hockey Anywhere - Randommization](https://randommization.com/2010/01/16/battery-powered-air-puck-promises-air-hockey-anywhere/)** > > This is, in theory, a very good idea. All you need is a flat surface and you’re ready for a game of hover air hockey, anytime, anywhere. The set includes goal nets, strikers, and a padded air puck. The air puck requires 2 AAA batteries to keep it... I have one of these and this design would allow a very thin cushion of air to float the sled. We should investigate this. Thank you ---
**Author:** ![Rasmus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7993a0/32.png) [@Rasmus](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Rasmus)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2018, 7:25pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/human-readable-plan/2594/18 "2018-03-06T19:25:57Z")
I work as a cabinetmaker at this method is used on massive machines to make it easier to move materials around. I experienced it on this saw: [http://peterthuesen.dk/maskinsnedker/opskaering-af-trae.aspx](http://peterthuesen.dk/maskinsnedker/opskaering-af-trae.aspx) I was actually thinking of rerouting the exhaust air from my vacuum to make a somewhat closed system. But I have no idea if it will work. Cheers Rasmus ---
**Author:** ![Rasmus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7993a0/32.png) [@Rasmus](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Rasmus)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2018, 7:28pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/human-readable-plan/2594/19 "2018-03-06T19:28:13Z")
Does the puck work as intended ? ---
**Author:** ![Bee](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/bee/32/2160_2.png) [@Bee](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Bee)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2018, 7:32pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/human-readable-plan/2594/20 "2018-03-06T19:32:22Z")
I have set and on a surface like a floor - yes. Very well. I bought it to play with my Dog but didn’t like the sound. > **[r/nostalgia - The hovercraft you wish you had from the back of Boys' Life...](https://www.reddit.com/r/nostalgia/comments/5upscu/the_hovercraft_you_wish_you_had_from_the_back_of/)** > > 72 votes and 21 comments so far on Reddit Thank you [Next page](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/human-readable-plan/2594.md?page=2)