# Need help: is Maslow able to cut out designs like this? **URL:** \ **Category:** Troubleshooting\ **Created:** [September 24, 2019, 11:51am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/need-help-is-maslow-able-to-cut-out-designs-like-this/11226 "2019-09-24T11:51:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![flash24](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a9a28c/32.png) [@flash24](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/flash24)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2019, 11:51am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/need-help-is-maslow-able-to-cut-out-designs-like-this/11226/1 "2019-09-24T11:51:49Z")
Hey guys, I am ready to purchase my first Maslow kit but wanted to find out if I’ll be able to cut out designs like this? Any feedback provided will be greatly appreciated. [Dua Boy (Ball).pdf](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/uploads/short-url/6F9wHI7Bv73NsmUaaAK6V62KrS0.pdf) (517.5 KB) ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/uploads/maslowcnc/original/2X/a/a82623ebc96ba2e5213c2117cd74b7f2c354f2be.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![madgrizzle](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/madgrizzle/32/1372_2.png) [@madgrizzle](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/madgrizzle)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2019, 12:41pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/need-help-is-maslow-able-to-cut-out-designs-like-this/11226/2 "2019-09-24T12:41:20Z")
It certainly can cut it (once you convert it to gcode) but just know that router bits (being round) cannot produce sharp inside corners. Corners, such as the laces, will be radiused based on the radius of the router bit. The smaller the bit, the smaller the radius. ---
**Author:** ![flash24](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a9a28c/32.png) [@flash24](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/flash24)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2019, 1:27pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/need-help-is-maslow-able-to-cut-out-designs-like-this/11226/3 "2019-09-24T13:27:34Z")
Would I need a sled to cut it or I can cut without a sled to begin with? I am looking to have this cut in like 12x12" ---
**Author:** ![EastBaySource](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/eastbaysource/32/20558_2.png) [@EastBaySource](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/EastBaySource)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2019, 1:32pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/need-help-is-maslow-able-to-cut-out-designs-like-this/11226/4 "2019-09-24T13:32:02Z")
> [@flash24](#): > > Would I need a sled to cut it or I can cut without a sled to begin with? Please, see this guide [http://maslowcommunitygarden.org/Maslow-Ring-System.html?instructions=true](http://maslowcommunitygarden.org/Maslow-Ring-System.html?instructions=true) ---
**Author:** ![flash24](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a9a28c/32.png) [@flash24](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/flash24)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2019, 1:34pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/need-help-is-maslow-able-to-cut-out-designs-like-this/11226/5 "2019-09-24T13:34:04Z")
Hey eastbay Thanks for the url. So you guys recommend making sure to have a sled to start with on my first cut? ---
**Author:** ![madgrizzle](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/madgrizzle/32/1372_2.png) [@madgrizzle](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/madgrizzle)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2019, 1:50pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/need-help-is-maslow-able-to-cut-out-designs-like-this/11226/6 "2019-09-24T13:50:08Z")
Versus using a hand-cut sled? If you can make the sled well (i.e., accurately), there’s no real reason you have to cut one with the machine. ---
**Author:** ![flash24](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a9a28c/32.png) [@flash24](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/flash24)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2019, 2:21pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/need-help-is-maslow-able-to-cut-out-designs-like-this/11226/7 "2019-09-24T14:21:37Z")
Some people are saying these types of designs are too intricate to cut with a cnc router and the artwork would break from the vibration. Do you guys agree? ---
**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:** [September 24, 2019, 2:52pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/need-help-is-maslow-able-to-cut-out-designs-like-this/11226/8 "2019-09-24T14:52:06Z")
no, the amount of vibration depends on the machine and how aggressive your cut is, but with the proper care you can cut very fine details. David Lang ---
**Author:** ![gersus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/3d9bf3/32.png) [@gersus](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/gersus)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2019, 3:09pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/need-help-is-maslow-able-to-cut-out-designs-like-this/11226/9 "2019-09-24T15:09:08Z")
Are you wanting to cut the intricate parts all the way thru the wood or just partial thickness? IMO more detail could be achieved with a v bit. ---
**Author:** ![madgrizzle](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/madgrizzle/32/1372_2.png) [@madgrizzle](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/madgrizzle)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2019, 5:27pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/need-help-is-maslow-able-to-cut-out-designs-like-this/11226/10 "2019-09-24T17:27:51Z")
A vbit is a good recommendation because one of the challenges with straight bits and intricate detail is that sometimes small parts break off, either from the bit being nearby cutting or the sled riding over the surface. With a vbit, those small parts will have more structural integrity. ---
**Author:** ![GrNeoP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f4b2a3/32.png) [@GrNeoP](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/GrNeoP)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2019, 1:28pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/need-help-is-maslow-able-to-cut-out-designs-like-this/11226/11 "2019-09-25T13:28:16Z")
That will be so cool to carve in acrylic and add some LEDs to it, like i made this one for my Brother . ![d6601755-3148-4a8f-aef8-9d04563579bf](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/uploads/maslowcnc/original/2X/a/aad9e8e14b30f8e13601c7a1f70cda78d4043fa3.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![flash24](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a9a28c/32.png) [@flash24](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/flash24)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2019, 2:53pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/need-help-is-maslow-able-to-cut-out-designs-like-this/11226/12 "2019-09-25T14:53:35Z")
How did you get the acrylic to stick to the base with the light? ---
**Author:** ![GrNeoP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f4b2a3/32.png) [@GrNeoP](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/GrNeoP)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2019, 6:50pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/need-help-is-maslow-able-to-cut-out-designs-like-this/11226/13 "2019-09-25T18:50:37Z")
The LED sits inside of a box inside of the acrylic black box and the top has a slot to slide the clear acrylic in.