# Sled - Plywood thickness

**URL:** <https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/sled-plywood-thickness/5012>\
**Category:** Hardware\
**Created:** [July 19, 2018, 9:24pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/sled-plywood-thickness/5012 "2018-07-19T21:24:48Z")\
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**Author:** ![adamdj](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/adamdj/32/14146_2.png) [@adamdj](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/adamdj)\
**Post date:** [July 19, 2018, 9:24pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/sled-plywood-thickness/5012/1 "2018-07-19T21:24:48Z")

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What thickness of plywood is everyone using for their sled? 1/2"? 3/4"?

Also, I know everyone typically uses plywood because it is cheap, but could I use plexiglass? I have a huge half inch thick sheet of plexiglass and I thought if I made the sled with it, it would help reduce friction on the plywood as it moves to cut.

Thoughts?

Thanks!

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**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:** [July 19, 2018, 9:29pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/sled-plywood-thickness/5012/2 "2018-07-19T21:29:12Z")

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I used 3/4 plywood, but I’ve seen a number of materials used. Someone did a Plexiglas one which was very cool because you could see through to what was being cut

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**Author:** ![Rory\_Blake](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Rory\_Blake](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Rory_Blake)\
**Post date:** [July 19, 2018, 10:48pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/sled-plywood-thickness/5012/3 "2018-07-19T22:48:30Z")

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@adamdj; I’d like to purchase one of your plexiglass sleds if you decide to make them. I’m convinced that some form of a plastic sled will ultimately be the best choice for Maslow …due to lower drag.

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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:** [July 20, 2018, 12:36am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/sled-plywood-thickness/5012/4 "2018-07-20T00:36:39Z")

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Plexiglass will probably get scratched pretty quickly. I’d go polycarbonate if you have the choice. But if you’ve already got the plexi, go for it.