# \#chain **URL:** https://forums.maslowcnc.com/tag/chain/16.md [Latest](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/tags.md) --- ## [Tensioning system to improve performance in bottom corners](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/tensioning-system-to-improve-performance-in-bottom-corners/4256)
**Author:** [@Jacob](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Jacob)\ **Replies:** 202\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2023, 2:09pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/tensioning-system-to-improve-performance-in-bottom-corners/4256 "2023-08-04T14:09:44Z")
This is a new thread to carry on the discussion of the new system proposed below, rather than keeping it in the original post that was made to share/discuss a router sled project. Thanks @blurfl, @clintloggins, @dlang, @… --- ## [First cut gone bad, help please!](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/first-cut-gone-bad-help-please/16972)
**Author:** [@hshans](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/hshans)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2021, 10:18pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/first-cut-gone-bad-help-please/16972 "2021-08-11T22:18:39Z")
First ever cut and I m not sure what happened, skipped chain link is my suspicion, can someone help diagonse based on picture? If yes should I add heavier counterweights to the chain, right now they are two small … --- ## [Chain management system upgrade](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/chain-management-system-upgrade/16908)
**Author:** [@Evan\_Arteaga](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Evan_Arteaga)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2021, 3:16am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/chain-management-system-upgrade/16908 "2021-07-19T03:16:46Z")
Hey fellow creators, We kept having the chain pop off of our Maslow so we decided to build a new and improved chain management system and now our Maslow is purring like a panther. This was a collab between myself and Da… --- ## [How to prevent chain wrapping?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/how-to-prevent-chain-wrapping/11928)
**Author:** [@Kyle\_S](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Kyle_S)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 4:02am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/how-to-prevent-chain-wrapping/11928 "2019-12-23T04:02:25Z")
How do you prevent chain wrapping? My machine never had this issue before, but has sat fallow for a few months. It happened on the left side, so I went through calibration again, and retired the cut on the ruined pric… --- ## [What is the chain parameters?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/what-is-the-chain-parameters/11724)
**Author:** [@Run](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Run)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2019, 1:40pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/what-is-the-chain-parameters/11724 "2019-11-28T13:40:31Z")
Hi everyone, I would like to know the chain dimensions. What is the width of the chain in mm? Regards, Run --- ## [Why chains and not braided steel cable?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/why-chains-and-not-braided-steel-cable/10575)
**Author:** [@Scott\_Baker](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Scott_Baker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2019, 2:12am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/why-chains-and-not-braided-steel-cable/10575 "2019-07-20T02:12:11Z")
Sooo yeah I’m new to these parts, so I’m just swimming in ignorance: Why does the maslow cnc use a chain instead of a braided steel cable? On the surface, it seems to me that the lighter weight would decrease sag, be j… --- ## [Initial Frame Design/Setup Guidance](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/initial-frame-design-setup-guidance/10316)
**Author:** [@ThatAirplaneGuy](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/ThatAirplaneGuy)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 2:04am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/initial-frame-design-setup-guidance/10316 "2019-06-27T02:04:32Z")
Hello everyone! I just recently got my Maslow CNC kit in and I am extremely excited with the potential that this kit has to offer, the amount of customization that you can apply to it, and the community backing it. I h… --- ## [Maslow CNC Calibration problems](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/maslow-cnc-calibration-problems/9047)
**Author:** [@ParkLines](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/ParkLines)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 4:57pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/maslow-cnc-calibration-problems/9047 "2019-03-10T16:57:11Z")
Hello there, I’ve spent the last 2 days trying to get my Maslow going. I can’t get it to go to center after calibration. Weather I enter my values manually or let the machine do it. Either way I get errors. I’ve watch co… --- ## [Where buy chain cogs](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/where-buy-chain-cogs/8728)
**Author:** [@jcmont](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/jcmont)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2019, 10:57am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/where-buy-chain-cogs/8728 "2019-02-07T10:57:45Z")
Hi, I’m ending the instalation of my maslow, when I mounting the tension chain hardware, one of the chain cog went off and I lost it. I’m traying to buy in the Maslow Surplus parts but the shipping cost is very expensiv… --- ## [Chain Tolerance Effect on Accuracy](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/chain-tolerance-effect-on-accuracy/3145)
**Author:** [@rjon17469](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/rjon17469)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2019, 7:41am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/chain-tolerance-effect-on-accuracy/3145 "2019-01-14T07:41:53Z")
I’ve been tuning my new Maslow, and have been trying to dial it in as much as possible. I’ve found a possible issue along the way. I used the calibration menu to determine my motor spacing using the chain. This value wa… --- ## [Chains or cable for different machine configurations](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/chains-or-cable-for-different-machine-configurations/6642)
**Author:** [@ProtoMakerOpenTech](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/ProtoMakerOpenTech)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 7:18pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/chains-or-cable-for-different-machine-configurations/6642 "2018-09-18T19:18:15Z")
Here is where I’d like to discuss chains or cable for different machine configurations, uses and price points. I am developing the Maslow further for the open source market and would like to have contribution of the comm… --- ## [Sled Design and Chain Guide](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/sled-design-and-chain-guide/4070)
**Author:** [@noggin011](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/noggin011)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 1:02pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/sled-design-and-chain-guide/4070 "2018-09-10T13:02:27Z")
I have just finished cutting my final sled. I used 17mm form ply figuring that the black face will help reduce drag. I had a little fun cutting the Maslow logos in the the front face! I think it looks great. \[IMG\_0921\]\[… --- ## [Chain source for 12' top bar](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/chain-source-for-12-top-bar/6122)
**Author:** [@ShadyG](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/ShadyG)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 11:49pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/chain-source-for-12-top-bar/6122 "2018-08-24T23:49:32Z")
I just ordered some chain as I am planning to go to a 12’ top bar. Thought this link might be useful for others. https://www.applied.com/categories/power-transmission/chain/ansi-roller-chain/c/89?q=%3Arelevance%3AChain… --- ## [8020 Maslow with counterweights cuts within 1/16in](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/8020-maslow-with-counterweights-cuts-within-1-16in/5051)
**Author:** [@Gunnthorian](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Gunnthorian)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2018, 3:30pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/8020-maslow-with-counterweights-cuts-within-1-16in/5051 "2018-08-17T15:30:39Z")
My work asked me to make another Maslow with some of our leftover 8020 aluminum. The frame itself was 2.5 meters from motor to motor and is 8ft tall (didn’t cut down the 8020 extrusions). We laser cut counterweights inst… --- ## [Poor man weight chain tensioning](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/poor-man-weight-chain-tensioning/5430)
**Author:** [@Gero](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Gero)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 8:39pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/poor-man-weight-chain-tensioning/5430 "2018-08-03T20:39:00Z")
A ugly proof of concept that it is possible with scrap and the stock material. Remodelling my frame 1 to become frame 2, life has set the budget to -0$, so that is what I had to work with. Targets: Switch from top-fe… --- ## [Calibration Bug or Unclear Instructions with Measuring Motor Spacing in v1.17 for macOS](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/calibration-bug-or-unclear-instructions-with-measuring-motor-spacing-in-v1-17-for-macos/5141)
**Author:** [@TScratch](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/TScratch)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2018, 3:40am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/calibration-bug-or-unclear-instructions-with-measuring-motor-spacing-in-v1-17-for-macos/5141 "2018-07-26T03:40:06Z")
Some context: I just received the kit and finished building this out up to where I need to calibrate it so I can CNC the final sled. I have hit a problem with Measuring the Motor Spacing where the measurement length bet… --- ## [Is there a way to manually enter motor and chain calibration values?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-manually-enter-motor-and-chain-calibration-values/3185)
**Author:** [@Beve](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Beve)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2018, 12:40am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-manually-enter-motor-and-chain-calibration-values/3185 "2018-04-07T00:40:11Z")
I am using a non-standard frame, which means my motors are set just wider than the length of the provided chains (not possible to do the automatic measuring). How do I manually enter motor spacing? --- ## [Chain length differences](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/chain-length-differences/1494)
**Author:** [@blurfl](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/blurfl)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2017, 4:38pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/chain-length-differences/1494 "2017-12-15T16:38:13Z")
In looking into the ‘What is correct chain pitch’, I found that my chains are slightly different lengths. After hanging the chains from the rafters, I find that my right chain is almost 2 mm longer than my left chain, j…