# Multi Use frame build **URL:** \ **Category:** Frame\ **Created:** [August 26, 2018, 9:02am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/multi-use-frame-build/6152 "2018-08-26T09:02:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![pyrosrock](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/pyrosrock/32/1484_2.png) [@pyrosrock](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/pyrosrock)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2018, 9:02am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/multi-use-frame-build/6152/1 "2018-08-26T09:02:33Z")
So… I got my Maslow in the first batch of non kickstarter Maslows. But up until now it hasn’t had any progress made on getting it built. That changed this weekend. So a long time ago when i first saw the Maslow I thought… “wonder if that could be used with a plasma cutter” and when I asked on the forums people said “unsafe”, “electrical interference”, “fire” and probably some other things as to why no one has tried it (to my knowledge). Well here goes nothing. I plan to first get it up and running using a “router” for some wood and try a plasma cutter once I know it works. So… progress so far: ![IMG_20180812_150428](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/uploads/maslowcnc/original/2X/a/a1f9c2f7bb83704d2ec57d663fb7cf7edc2fd3bf.jpeg) ![IMG_20180812_175009](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/uploads/maslowcnc/original/2X/3/30ac1c7df3f49e3f343081d3122ae356632c9726.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![pyrosrock](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/pyrosrock/32/1484_2.png) [@pyrosrock](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/pyrosrock)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2018, 9:06am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/multi-use-frame-build/6152/2 "2018-08-26T09:06:24Z")
And the build continues: ![IMG_20180825_125514](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/uploads/maslowcnc/original/2X/9/9b09b2cf079aaf551c1afd8d60783a27324b78c4.jpeg) ![IMG_20180825_170241](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/uploads/maslowcnc/original/2X/1/1dde912b449c4a889d82509cd5eed816afebd1c2.jpeg) ![IMG_20180826_151149](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/uploads/maslowcnc/original/2X/c/c769e73e66950b47f1c1f1faf8759f929624d24a.jpeg) ![IMG_20180826_164818](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/uploads/maslowcnc/original/2X/0/09d471c617444b6567cc1a093b609e1deeecff79.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![aluminumwelder](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/aluminumwelder/32/9362_2.png) [@aluminumwelder](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/aluminumwelder)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2018, 12:38pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/multi-use-frame-build/6152/3 "2018-08-26T12:38:57Z")
Cool. Not sure the electronics can support keeping the plasma torch at the perfect distance for best cut. [https://www.v1engineering.com/forum/topic/somd-lowrider-plasma-cnc/](https://www.v1engineering.com/forum/topic/somd-lowrider-plasma-cnc/) Found this build interesting ---
**Author:** ![Stephane\_Buisson](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/stephane_buisson/32/8322_2.png) [@Stephane\_Buisson](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Stephane_Buisson)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2018, 2:53pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/multi-use-frame-build/6152/4 "2018-08-26T14:53:18Z")
aluminumwelder -\> for that you just need a THC : [http://proma-elektronika.com/index.php/en/products/thc-torch-height-control](http://proma-elektronika.com/index.php/en/products/thc-torch-height-control) pyrosrock -\> I would be delighted to read your progresses ---
**Author:** ![aluminumwelder](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/aluminumwelder/32/9362_2.png) [@aluminumwelder](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/aluminumwelder)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2018, 3:42pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/multi-use-frame-build/6152/5 "2018-08-26T15:42:15Z")
what is your plan for a sled? a 1/2" thick steel circle 14 diameter weighs about 15 lbs. the edges could be ground down to a 45 degree and you can put a sheet of PTFE (teflon) on the bottom, for smoothness. I use a ptfe sleeve on my tig torch 3" away from the end and it last about a year. I think the UV light is what finally makes it crumble more than the temperature. using black PTFE would help in thsi regard. or maybe a ring of PTFe on bottom so it has a few seconds to cool before the plastic glides over it. ---
**Author:** ![pyrosrock](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/pyrosrock/32/1484_2.png) [@pyrosrock](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/pyrosrock)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2018, 11:14pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/multi-use-frame-build/6152/6 "2018-08-26T23:14:43Z")
At this stage the sled for the plasma cutter is not what im worried about, I need to design a stand for the bed next and figure out how high/long I need to make my top bar. I also need to figure out my props for the material to sit on. I have been trying to figure out if there is a good way of making the bed rotatable so it can be laid flat so I could easily fork a sheet of steel on if it is just me in the workshop. Possibly using something like a bottle jack like found on an engine crane.