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Maslow 4: Large format CNC routing made accessible

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236 points mdaniel | 1 comments | 19 Nov 24 02:09 UTC | HN request time: 0.2s | source
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FlyingAvatar ◴[19 Nov 24 03:08 UTC] No.42179752[source]▶
I backed the original Maslow and also the Maslow 4, and recently a 4.1 upgrade. The creator is a really dedicated guy and the Maslow is a great CNC for those who cut sheets goods from wood (though folks have adapted it to other materials) and are OK with some tinkering.

There is a decent sized community that supports the software as well.

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bradly ◴[19 Nov 24 05:50 UTC] No.42180399[source]▶
How straight are its cuts? I've used traditional large 10'x5' woodworking CNCs and found them very challenging if not using them daily.
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1. FlyingAvatar ◴[19 Nov 24 15:20 UTC] No.42184378[source]▶
I don't have direct experience with long, straight cuts in my use case, but based on what I have seen in the forums the Maslow 4 is pretty good at them. It has an auto-calibration feature that the original did not have which makes it much less finicky to dial in than the original Maslow.

In the forums, I have seen people cutting cabinet parts with it, so I have to assume the straightness is acceptable, but it might be worth asking those who are using it for that purpose specifically.