# \#sled **URL:** https://forums.maslowcnc.com/tag/sled/41.md [Latest](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/tags.md) --- ## [Lifting sled during calibration](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/lifting-sled-during-calibration/24653)
**Author:** [@SBark](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/SBark)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2025, 7:10pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/lifting-sled-during-calibration/24653 "2025-08-03T19:10:09Z")
Hi all, I’m very new to the Maslow community. We purchase our first Maslow a few months ago and I’m still working on a few kinks before we begin cutting. 1 snapped belt later, It seems like the calibration process is s… --- ## [Possible sled damage from shipping?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/possible-sled-damage-from-shipping/22029)
**Author:** [@rg3d](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/rg3d)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 10:56pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/possible-sled-damage-from-shipping/22029 "2024-08-09T22:56:37Z")
Received my M4 kit a few months ago (backer #437) and did not open the box until about a week ago. Finally got it all assembled a couple days ago, and I thought everything looked good until I went to attach my freshly pr… --- ## [Does the sled ride on screws? (as per MakerMade instructions)](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/does-the-sled-ride-on-screws-as-per-makermade-instructions/16944)
**Author:** [@hshans](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/hshans)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2021, 6:01pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/does-the-sled-ride-on-screws-as-per-makermade-instructions/16944 "2021-07-29T18:01:24Z")
Hi Guys, I am building my Makermade base kit. I noticed that the Makermade assembly instructions show the machine screws used to attach the router and bricks to the sled as protruding on the underside of the sled (see … --- ## [Metal Maslow Sled easily tilting upward](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/metal-maslow-sled-easily-tilting-upward/14579)
**Author:** [@Arnd](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Arnd)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2020, 8:10am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/metal-maslow-sled-easily-tilting-upward/14579 "2020-10-13T08:10:19Z")
Hello, my (metal maslow) sled tilting forward/upward: As you can see on the video i can raise the bottom of the sled easily with my little finger tilting the whol sled forward/upward. This leads to really bad angles. Is… --- ## [Revamping My Z Drive](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/revamping-my-z-drive/13969)
**Author:** [@Watuckey](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Watuckey)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 9:55am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/revamping-my-z-drive/13969 "2020-07-15T09:55:26Z")
So I have had nothing but troubles with my MakerMade since I’ve owned it. I’ve only been able to accurately cut out or engrave a few things… the others were failures. Now, I am not an engineer, but I am kinda savvy with… --- ## [Sharing build, Lots of pictures!](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/sharing-build-lots-of-pictures/13687)
**Author:** [@dmurray253](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/dmurray253)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 1:37pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/sharing-build-lots-of-pictures/13687 "2020-06-18T13:37:13Z")
Hi all, I am recently new to the community and I would love to share my build. First and most importantly thank you everyone in this community for being a inspiration. You guys are a collection of awesome! Next buckle u… --- ## [Ring Height for C-Beam Z axis](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/ring-height-for-c-beam-z-axis/13511)
**Author:** [@cmullins70](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/cmullins70)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2020, 4:44pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/ring-height-for-c-beam-z-axis/13511 "2020-05-28T16:44:45Z")
I continue to have challenges with depth precision. The design I am attempting to cut has tab / slot assembly, and my tabs all “ramp in” and never quite reach the correct depth, leaving me with tabs too thick for the sl… --- ## [New Translucent Sled based on Meticulous Z axis](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/new-translucent-sled-based-on-meticulous-z-axis/13411)
**Author:** [@ariasr](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/ariasr)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2020, 6:18pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/new-translucent-sled-based-on-meticulous-z-axis/13411 "2020-05-22T18:18:24Z")
Hello there… I would like to share some pictures of the new sled I have made for myself in order to contribute with some ideas that can come handy to Maslow CNC users. I have made this sled from three layers of 10 mm t… --- ## [Transform grinder into milling machine](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/transform-grinder-into-milling-machine/13072)
**Author:** [@tamerlanOne](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/tamerlanOne)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 1:27pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/transform-grinder-into-milling-machine/13072 "2020-04-27T13:27:25Z")
I would like to offer this starting point for discussion on the possibility of transforming a grinder into a milling machine. in this way it is possible to lower the center of gravity with respect to a trtaditional dirv… --- ## [Sled vibration when cutting causeing chatter marks](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/sled-vibration-when-cutting-causeing-chatter-marks/10858)
**Author:** [@sweetmeets](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/sweetmeets)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 5:12pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/sled-vibration-when-cutting-causeing-chatter-marks/10858 "2019-09-14T17:12:14Z")
I have a vibration when cutting with my machine. It really bounces the chains even. I did several changes to my setup all at once. There are several factors that might be causing it and Im not sure where to start. I have… --- ## [Source for Ring Mount & Hardware](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/source-for-ring-mount-hardware/5902)
**Author:** [@ManOfScience](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/ManOfScience)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2019, 2:27pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/source-for-ring-mount-hardware/5902 "2019-05-03T14:27:12Z")
Has anyone come across a serendipitous alternate source for the Ring Mounting ring? It might be faster for me to just go get one cut out by someone with a waterJet, but it really seems like a part you might find elsewhe… --- ## [Hanging Sled from Spoil Board](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/hanging-sled-from-spoil-board/9554)
**Author:** [@NateW](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/NateW)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 7:05pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/hanging-sled-from-spoil-board/9554 "2019-04-15T19:05:03Z")
Early on, I was always looking for a way to support the sled while working on it. I never liked keeping it attached to the motor chains while I worked on it. So, I used an extra piece of dowel, drilled a hole at the ce… --- ## [Sled rising when cutting](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/sled-rising-when-cutting/9108)
**Author:** [@Boffin](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Boffin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2019, 5:56am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/sled-rising-when-cutting/9108 "2019-03-13T05:56:14Z")
Im sure this has be brought up before but I cant find a thread. When im cutting up or down the opposing end rises up off the the wood im cutting. Does this have something to do with my center of gravity? --- ## [Laser crosshair for easy home alignment](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/laser-crosshair-for-easy-home-alignment/8222)
**Author:** [@Superbender](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Superbender)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2019, 6:49pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/laser-crosshair-for-easy-home-alignment/8222 "2019-03-11T18:49:28Z")
I have been using a laser crosshair to align my router bit with my work piece. This is useful for example for setting the home location to a specific spot or to perform test runs. The crosshair is pointing exactly to wh… --- ## [Sled attached to the chain when not in use?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/sled-attached-to-the-chain-when-not-in-use/8884)
**Author:** [@Boffin](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Boffin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2019, 8:41pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/sled-attached-to-the-chain-when-not-in-use/8884 "2019-02-24T20:41:02Z")
Do you leave your sed attached to the chain when not in use? will this cause the chains to stretch? wondering if you take your sled on after every use? --- ## [Purchase of sled components](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/purchase-of-sled-components/8751)
**Author:** [@Greg\_Thomas](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Greg_Thomas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2019, 12:55am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/purchase-of-sled-components/8751 "2019-02-08T00:55:25Z")
Please could someone put a purchasable sled in the market. I was one of the original kits pre the sled ring upgrade? --- ## [Sled tilt - Wrong frame dimensions?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/sled-tilt-wrong-frame-dimensions/7723)
**Author:** [@Musa](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Musa)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2018, 10:25pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/sled-tilt-wrong-frame-dimensions/7723 "2018-11-15T22:25:53Z")
Dear Maslow community members, i’m new in cnc cutting and build the Maslow to cut testpieces for my WikiHouse project. One of my big problems is that the sled tilts (see attached images). Where did i make the mistake? … --- ## [Different sled design and few simple mods and upgrades](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/different-sled-design-and-few-simple-mods-and-upgrades/4786)
**Author:** [@arne2050](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/arne2050)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2018, 8:32pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/different-sled-design-and-few-simple-mods-and-upgrades/4786 "2018-09-21T20:32:55Z")
Dear maslow community! I am originally from Estonia, Europe but currently live and work in Monterrey, Mexico. I am building my own house and I want to make a very custom designed sauna interior, think of a design Zaha Ha… --- ## [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. \[IMG\_0921\]\[… --- ## [Trouble Cutting Final Sled, Z-Axis Issues](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/trouble-cutting-final-sled-z-axis-issues/6423)
**Author:** [@theHipNerd](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/theHipNerd)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2018, 7:20pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/trouble-cutting-final-sled-z-axis-issues/6423 "2018-09-05T19:20:26Z")
Hello Maslowvians, Maslowites, builders, and makers. I am a newbie trying to get my Maslow up and running, and need some help. I’ve tried twice to cut the final sled, and both times the bit failed to lift and started cu… --- ## [Sled Moving Opposite Direction After Migrating Computers and Transferring groundcontrol.ini](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/sled-moving-opposite-direction-after-migrating-computers-and-transferring-groundcontrol-ini/5766)
**Author:** [@TScratch](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/TScratch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 4:07pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/sled-moving-opposite-direction-after-migrating-computers-and-transferring-groundcontrol-ini/5766 "2018-08-27T16:07:44Z")
Just moved over from my Laptop to a dedicated desktop, but I’m noticing that when I hit the Home button, my sled is moving opposite of what it should be as displayed in the Ground Control software. This is on MacOS and … --- ## [How to Loosen Plunge on Ridgid for Z-Axis? Or how to disable the Depth interlock lever?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/how-to-loosen-plunge-on-ridgid-for-z-axis-or-how-to-disable-the-depth-interlock-lever/5608)
**Author:** [@TScratch](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/TScratch)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 8:30pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/how-to-loosen-plunge-on-ridgid-for-z-axis-or-how-to-disable-the-depth-interlock-lever/5608 "2018-08-10T20:30:27Z")
I’ve noticed using the recommended Ridgid router that it uses a locking part referred as the “Depth interlock lever” that is attached to the plunge mechanism. The lever doesn’t allow the plunge depth to be adjusted unles… --- ## [Calibration after new sled?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/calibration-after-new-sled/3525)
**Author:** [@Becca](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Becca)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2018, 10:32pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/calibration-after-new-sled/3525 "2018-04-22T22:32:01Z")
Do you recommend another round of calibration after installing the newly cut sled? I tried to re-run the calibration and had a “connection lost” error while doing the test cuts. It took me a while to figure it out, sin…