# \#accuracy **URL:** https://forums.maslowcnc.com/tag/accuracy/17.md [Latest](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/tags.md) --- ## [1.24 Calibration and Accuracy - Mysterious Moved Half-inch](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/1-24-calibration-and-accuracy-mysterious-moved-half-inch/26191)
**Author:** [@Connor\_D.H](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Connor_D.H)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 5:49am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/1-24-calibration-and-accuracy-mysterious-moved-half-inch/26191 "2026-09-16T05:49:13Z")
Hey folks! I am finally getting to the point where I am close to making usable things! I made a calibration stool out of scrap plywood and felt confident enough from that experience to make some changes and try somethin… --- ## [V carve cam setup questions](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/v-carve-cam-setup-questions/26172)
**Author:** [@wouldchuck](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/wouldchuck)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 10:36pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/v-carve-cam-setup-questions/26172 "2026-09-01T22:36:56Z")
Trying to use a 60 degree v bit. Starting with an svg in inkscape, brought it over to Krabzcam. Used the V pocket operation to try to trim in around the edges of the text and images then I would plan to use a flat pock… --- ## [Instructions - How To Make And Set Up A Z-Probe On The M4](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/instructions-how-to-make-and-set-up-a-z-probe-on-the-m4/22474)
**Author:** [@Andith](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Andith)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 4:26am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/instructions-how-to-make-and-set-up-a-z-probe-on-the-m4/22474 "2026-08-27T04:26:45Z")
(UPDATED 2024.11.13 FOR FIRMWARE V0.85 CHANGES) A z-probe is a super handy addition to your M4 allowing you to accurately and quickly set the z-home position of your router bit on top of your material anytime that you a… --- ## [Initial Calibration Failing (fw 1.20, horizontal)](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/initial-calibration-failing-fw-1-20-horizontal/25769)
**Author:** [@Dave](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Dave)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2026, 10:53am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/initial-calibration-failing-fw-1-20-horizontal/25769 "2026-06-27T10:53:16Z")
Hi, I finally had time to assemble the unit and start the calibration. position: horizontal anchors in concrete, can’t move dimensions 417x312 cm to be able to cut 250x125 cm sheets. firmware 1.20 calibration without a… --- ## [Maslow 4.1 Calibration Help – Distorted First Test Cut](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/maslow-4-1-calibration-help-distorted-first-test-cut/25936)
**Author:** [@Jacob\_Holcombe](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Jacob_Holcombe)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2026, 8:30am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/maslow-4-1-calibration-help-distorted-first-test-cut/25936 "2026-06-21T08:30:56Z")
Hi everyone, I’m a new owner of a Maslow 4.1 and I’m having some trouble with calibration. The machine is mounted to a concrete floor, and I’m not sure if I’m missing a step in the calibration process. From what I unde… --- ## [Puzzle & Scarf Joints - looking for lessons learned](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/puzzle-scarf-joints-looking-for-lessons-learned/25866)
**Author:** [@Damian\_Bast](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Damian_Bast)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 10:03am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/puzzle-scarf-joints-looking-for-lessons-learned/25866 "2026-06-07T10:03:17Z")
Hi :slight\_smile: - I’m wondering what positive AND negative experiences you have with creating pieces larger than one sheet of ply. Many boat building kits use puzzle joints cut on industrial CNCs - where does the Maslo… --- ## [Devastating results after so...much...work](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/devastating-results-after-so-much-work/24084)
**Author:** [@Bhambrew](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Bhambrew)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 7:23am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/devastating-results-after-so-much-work/24084 "2026-05-07T07:23:21Z")
Let me start by saying that I am a big fan of this machine, and the community of amazing, inspiring people here. I’m really bummed right now, and just need to vent a little and look for some reassurance from those who ar… --- ## [Small crosshairs and mirror for centering. Abundance fun and mostly functional](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/small-crosshairs-and-mirror-for-centering-abundance-fun-and-mostly-functional/25513)
**Author:** [@wouldchuck](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/wouldchuck)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 10:07pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/small-crosshairs-and-mirror-for-centering-abundance-fun-and-mostly-functional/25513 "2026-02-23T22:07:24Z")
I designed a drop in crosshairs doohicky so that one could center the maslow. Mostly worked well designing it. Haven’t had a chance to cut it in the real world yet. This design would work best with wood stock that is c… --- ## [So many questions](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/so-many-questions/24833)
**Author:** [@kylevanhorn](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/kylevanhorn)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2026, 7:03pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/so-many-questions/24833 "2026-01-31T19:03:52Z")
Hello - Long time listener, first time caller. I’ve been a fan for years. Now, with the 4-point anchor system cutting flat on the ground, this finally feels possible to me. My tiny garage workshop can’t fit an upright fr… --- ## [First time setting up. Broke the clamp wedge. Having trouble calibrating](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/first-time-setting-up-broke-the-clamp-wedge-having-trouble-calibrating/25350)
**Author:** [@Cody](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Cody)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2025, 5:23am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/first-time-setting-up-broke-the-clamp-wedge-having-trouble-calibrating/25350 "2025-12-23T05:23:05Z")
Hi All! Just got Maslow set up and during the build process broke one of the clamp wedges that goes in the bottom router clamp. I didn’t think much of it at the time, everything else seemed to be working ok. I was able … --- ## [When is it OK to give up on calibration and use Maslow\_Scale\_X and Maslow\_Scale\_Y to "fix" scale errors](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/when-is-it-ok-to-give-up-on-calibration-and-use-maslow-scale-x-and-maslow-scale-y-to-fix-scale-errors/24613)
**Author:** [@Andrew\_Matthews](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Andrew_Matthews)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2025, 9:53am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/when-is-it-ok-to-give-up-on-calibration-and-use-maslow-scale-x-and-maslow-scale-y-to-fix-scale-errors/24613 "2025-12-16T09:53:07Z")
I’ve been struggling to get my maslow to draw squares - it is giving me rectangles Rather than burn through wood I have a pen holder fitted and am drawing on cardboard with it I have tried the automatic calibration, an… --- ## [Accuracy and tuning](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/accuracy-and-tuning/25264)
**Author:** [@grakef](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/grakef)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2025, 6:45pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/accuracy-and-tuning/25264 "2025-12-06T18:45:11Z")
Really enjoying my Maslow 4.1. Getting very consistent results and have made a few project. I think I may possibly have an encoder that isn’t quite working correctly. My cuts seem to be off by about 1mm and I am consiste… --- ## [First run very inaccurate](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/first-run-very-inaccurate/25148)
**Author:** [@Stevec](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Stevec)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 1:27am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/first-run-very-inaccurate/25148 "2025-11-17T01:27:21Z")
I finally got my Malsow4 working after months and a zillion hours of troubleshooting. I did my first test cut today of an 8” circle, while it looked like a circle, it was terribly inaccurate. My brief moment of elation… --- ## [Back after a long time... 2 questions](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/back-after-a-long-time-2-questions/25090)
**Author:** [@Gabe\_Merrill](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Gabe_Merrill)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 10:40pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/back-after-a-long-time-2-questions/25090 "2025-10-23T22:40:58Z")
Hey community - have found myself with some time and I got maslow 4.1 upgrade installed. Been working through what seems like typical calibration growing pains. Doing many calibrations and my skew has gotten better. N… --- ## [Alternative method of determining Maslow's position after power reconnection](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/alternative-method-of-determining-maslows-position-after-power-reconnection/25015)
**Author:** [@ian\_ab](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/ian_ab)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2025, 3:57am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/alternative-method-of-determining-maslows-position-after-power-reconnection/25015 "2025-10-09T03:57:21Z")
The Problem The Maslow has been disconnected, maybe to replace work material or it has been turned off waiting for next time its needed. At present it requires a full Retract, Extend, Tension Belts (RET) before it can b… --- ## [Sags, arcs, bows and such](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/sags-arcs-bows-and-such/11982)
**Author:** [@pgolobish](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/pgolobish)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 11:51am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/sags-arcs-bows-and-such/11982 "2025-10-01T11:51:35Z")
Hi everyone, I’m having trouble milling long, horizontal lines. It seems there’s a consistent upward arc as the mill travels across the right side of the machine. The machine also “slows” near the center of the cutting … --- ## [Does one ‘high current’ motor affect calibration?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/does-one-high-current-motor-affect-calibration/24944)
**Author:** [@Andrew\_Matthews](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Andrew_Matthews)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 12:36am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/does-one-high-current-motor-affect-calibration/24944 "2025-10-01T00:36:57Z")
Howdy, I have two problems with my Maslow and I am wondering if they may be related? Looking for some advice Issue #1 I have one motor (top right) that consistently draws more current than the other three. On the new … --- ## [Has anyone thought of offsetting the base for vertical Maslow?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/has-anyone-thought-of-offsetting-the-base-for-vertical-maslow/24897)
**Author:** [@ian\_ab](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/ian_ab)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2025, 9:38pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/has-anyone-thought-of-offsetting-the-base-for-vertical-maslow/24897 "2025-09-20T21:38:42Z")
I am no longer using the vertical orientation, but was thinking if instead of locating the centre position as approx equally centered diagonally, it might be advantages to lower the central position(Y) by 50 or 100 mm. T… --- ## [Trouble during Z travel](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/trouble-during-z-travel/24788)
**Author:** [@mgandi](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/mgandi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2025, 2:57pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/trouble-during-z-travel/24788 "2025-09-03T14:57:20Z")
Hi, I am finally running my maslow and tried some rectangles for a box project. I used a dxf and estlcam to create the gcode for the machine. The maslow has the newest 1.10 firmware installed. In the picture you can s… --- ## [Be aware of how Maslow handles relative movements (or doesn't)](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/be-aware-of-how-maslow-handles-relative-movements-or-doesnt/24805)
**Author:** [@ian\_ab](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/ian_ab)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2025, 5:35pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/be-aware-of-how-maslow-handles-relative-movements-or-doesnt/24805 "2025-09-02T17:35:46Z")
Following up David Lang’s comment: I wrote a short code to try out relative movements as it doesn’t make sense when loaded into Maslow. The code is ; set incremental mode g21 g91 g17 g40 g1 x0 y0 f2000 ; Start a… --- ## [Calibration failure. Can't get fitness above like 0.2](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/calibration-failure-cant-get-fitness-above-like-0-2/24517)
**Author:** [@olofw](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/olofw)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2025, 4:34pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/calibration-failure-cant-get-fitness-above-like-0-2/24517 "2025-08-23T16:34:35Z")
Hi, friends. I got my 4.1 built (all parts out of the box) and a wooden frame done today but my calibration attempts keep failing – fitness too low. I’ve left it for 30 min and still never got more than just over 0.2. … --- ## [Do not buy this machine, but if you are buy mine! chicago,il](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/do-not-buy-this-machine-but-if-you-are-buy-mine-chicago-il/24724)
**Author:** [@Juan\_Salgado](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Juan_Salgado)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 9:25pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/do-not-buy-this-machine-but-if-you-are-buy-mine-chicago-il/24724 "2025-08-14T21:25:17Z")
To whom might read this, absolutely do not purchase this machine, but if you are please buy mine. It is practically brand new. It is so new it has never made it passed the calibration section, which is step 1. I am locat… --- ## [Secondary Kinematics](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/secondary-kinematics/24710)
**Author:** [@willpuckett](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/willpuckett)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2025, 11:56pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/secondary-kinematics/24710 "2025-08-12T23:56:02Z")
Last week I got to pop by ISAM for a minute. A small router there called Compass was showing… You basically push it around and then it uses a couple of very short belts to adjust itself on a couple of tiny linear rails t… --- ## [Small curves are not accurate](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/small-curves-are-not-accurate/24490)
**Author:** [@Paul\_Langard](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Paul_Langard)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2025, 12:21pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/small-curves-are-not-accurate/24490 "2025-07-31T12:21:51Z")
Hello everyone :slight\_smile: After succeeding to make the maslow ready to cut, I tried to cut a 18cm circle yesterday,it’s not perfect, it’s slightly skewed (±1.5mm) but i was happy with it! I started to cut pieces… --- ## [Request for types of Data On Previous Engagements](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/request-for-types-of-data-on-previous-engagements/24629)
**Author:** [@MontanaEthicalHacker](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/MontanaEthicalHacker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2025, 9:20pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/request-for-types-of-data-on-previous-engagements/24629 "2025-07-29T21:20:52Z")
Does anyone have a little scribble-pad that they write on to keep track of settings and outcomes? What do you use? More importantly(and perhaps a harder question): What types of information do you log? I have a penci… --- ## [Cut parts are slightly skewed. Next troubleshooting steps?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/cut-parts-are-slightly-skewed-next-troubleshooting-steps/24236)
**Author:** [@gwhitaker](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/gwhitaker)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 10:26pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/cut-parts-are-slightly-skewed-next-troubleshooting-steps/24236 "2025-07-22T22:26:34Z")
Hi all. First post here. I am running a brand new Maslow 4.1, using a vertical 8x10 frame, with a 4’x4’ workpiece. I have been able to calibrate successfully and make several cuts that look great and are very consistent… --- ## [Fusion 360 tutor](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/fusion-360-tutor/24494)
**Author:** [@Byron\_Abbey](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Byron_Abbey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2025, 10:27pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/fusion-360-tutor/24494 "2025-07-05T22:27:13Z")
decided to learn fusion 360 I have a enough skills with blender to put togeather models looking for help with the manufacture part of fusion 360 bonus if you have experiance with maslow can anyone help? Cheers --- ## [Problems with arm motor](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/problems-with-arm-motor/24437)
**Author:** [@Haytham\_Althawabi](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Haytham_Althawabi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2025, 11:18pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/problems-with-arm-motor/24437 "2025-06-25T23:18:59Z")
Hi everyone, I ran into a issue with one of the arm motors. It’s my first proper run and halfway through one of the motors started rotating of it’s own base. Please, any help on this issue or has anyone else run into a … --- ## [X & Y Accuracy Analysis: Belt Stretch](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/x-y-accuracy-analysis-belt-stretch/23996)
**Author:** [@kyleschoen](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/kyleschoen)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2025, 12:13pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/x-y-accuracy-analysis-belt-stretch/23996 "2025-06-18T12:13:27Z")
Here’s the next installment in my accuracy research for the M4, focusing on belt stretch. Breaking this out into a new thread since the previous X & Y Accuracy Analysis was getting pretty unwieldy. Hold on to your asses… --- ## [Testing accuracy of Calibration](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/testing-accuracy-of-calibration/23850)
**Author:** [@Lais](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Lais)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2025, 9:21am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/testing-accuracy-of-calibration/23850 "2025-06-17T09:21:20Z")
Hi all, I recently started cutting with my Maslow 4.1 and have managed to dial in the cutting parameters pretty well. The repeatability of my cuts is better than 1mm, which I’m happy with so far. However, I’m seeing a s… [Next page](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/tag/accuracy/17.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=accuracy)