# Maslow plotter, or getting used to Maslow without spoiling wood

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**Created:** [May 26, 2024, 8:56pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/maslow-plotter-or-getting-used-to-maslow-without-spoiling-wood/21237 "2024-05-26T20:56:17Z")\
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**Author:** ![marzsman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/919ad9/32.png) [@marzsman](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/marzsman)\
**Post date:** [May 26, 2024, 8:56pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/maslow-plotter-or-getting-used-to-maslow-without-spoiling-wood/21237/1 "2024-05-26T20:56:17Z")

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I had the idea to use a pencil or marker to practice the movement of the machine without damaging wood or bits.

So, I designed a small modular marker holder that fits into the current setup. The concept is that the black part is secured into the acrylic dust shield and rests on the sled. The red part can be screwed into the black one and has different versions for various pencil sizes. The spring is used to raise the marker from the paper when the router moves up.

It’s not perfect and more of a proof of concept, but I got excited and wanted to share my initial results. It would be fun to use the Maslow as a giant plotter.

The only drawback is that most markers are slightly too tall to fit between the router and the dust shield, so I had to trim the marker a bit. I have already found some very small markers online, so while I’m waiting for them to arrive, I will continue with the ones I have.

My first tests are only with the UI controls. I haven’t tested with G-code yet.

 ![PXL_20240526_202352825](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/uploads/maslowcnc/original/3X/6/a/6a09ab0e4320ad6d921c8c831dc2e9306ae109be.jpeg)

 ![PXL_20240526_202522883.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/uploads/maslowcnc/original/3X/8/3/83d59a12968fa8f12fdb8958516991d169d17075.jpeg)

 ![PXL_20240526_201844565.MP](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/uploads/maslowcnc/original/3X/b/e/be4cd2487e5f729f25ec7923d89a6662e0fdd3d6.jpeg)

 ![PXL_20240526_201831413](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/uploads/maslowcnc/original/3X/f/a/faa6d4a454be1f38e50866e19420cace2170b307.jpeg)

And I wasn’t the only one with this idea this week 🙂

> [@Sharpie Holder - From Deisgn through Finish](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/sharpie-holder-from-deisgn-through-finish/21215):
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> I’ve just started design work on incorporating a sharpie within the M4 assembly. The rough plan is that it is going to be a 3D printed and spring loaded design with a mini sharpie. I am still working on the design and will continue to share as I make progress on it.

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