Comments on: Upgrading the Maslow CNC Frame Plans for Perfect Calibration and Accuracy

By: Erik

Erik — Mon, 16 May 2022 15:57:21 +0000

Quick Question: When you complete the holey calibration on the overclocked maslo do you add 114.3mm to the last M12 measurement (hole to edge of stock)? I get the logic of tricking the configuration to cut closer to the board edges yet think the calibration may require that last dimension to be to the virtual stock – not the actual stock less it lower the center of the workspace.

By: (zane) / Technically Wizardry

(zane) / Technically Wizardry — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:38:27 +0000

In reply to Carl Pieczynski.

It depends. The math, here, depends on many more variables (such as the height of the beam over the stock, the length of the beam, and the weight of the router you used). This is the best calculator I’m aware of to solve these questions.

By: Carl Pieczynski

Carl Pieczynski — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 00:11:06 +0000

I want to set my frame up for a 4’x4′ backing board because lack of space. How long does the top board have to be for attaching the chains?

By: (zane) / Technically Wizardry

(zane) / Technically Wizardry — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 21:05:04 +0000

In reply to Edward Smith.

Excellent! Best of luck.

By: Edward Smith

Edward Smith — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 04:37:42 +0000

I just got my Maslow cnc. Haven’t had time to start building my frame yet but when I do I will be in contact. Thank you. Keep in touch!

By: (zane) / Technically Wizardry

(zane) / Technically Wizardry — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 22:22:33 +0000

In reply to Paul.

Hey Paul! You’ll need a working Maslow to build this upgrade, unless you have some other way to precisely route the pieces…

By: Paul

Paul — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 18:03:47 +0000

Hi there just waiting on delivery of my unit and was wondering if I should start with the standard frame and set up or go straight to upgrading the frame if so would you change anything about the support structure, more bracing , using steel etc , cheers Paul

By: (zane) / Technically Wizardry

(zane) / Technically Wizardry — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 15:53:08 +0000

In reply to William.

I got mine from MetalMaslow: [link to metalmaslow.com]
n.b., it was sent to me as a gift, so I didn’t actually shop on their site.

By: William

William — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 14:59:28 +0000

In reply to (zane) / Technically Wizardry.

I’m starting my journey soon. I want to build the frame with the metal beam and longer change from the start. Can you please tell me where to get them? THANKS William

By: (zane) / Technically Wizardry

(zane) / Technically Wizardry — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 16:28:45 +0000

In reply to Daniel.

Yep, that’s exactly what I did. I actually just picked up a 12′ metal beam and 15′ chains. But I still haven’t changed the back of the default frame at all, really. I might make some tweaks now that the 12′ beam needs a bit more support. Regardless, for the mods described here, I started with the default frame and replaced the spoilboard, effectively. I kept my sled at about 24 lbs until I got the bigger beam & longer chains, so as to not overtax the motors in the top-center.