Frequently Asked Questions:

  • You will need to buy a DeWalt DWP611 router (DeWalt 26200 in Europe).

    You will also need anchor points for the 4 belts. These can be attached to the floor or a frame. Visit our Setup page for more info.

    It’s also nice (but not necessary) to have a vacuum for dust collection. If you already have a vacuum that you want to use, you will need to buy or 3D print a hose adapter to make it fit. Visit our Not Shop page for the files.

  • Yes, no, maybe? We really designed Maslow4 around the Dewalt router that is pretty universally available, but we’re working on trying to support some other router options like the popular Makita trim router and a spindle. The Maslow is also meant to be hackable so we expect to see all sorts of interesting modifications. At the moment the only router that we can guarantee will work out of the box is the Dewalt, but we’re hoping to expand that.

  • When packed up for storage Maslow4 is 350mm (14in) across and 280mm (11in) tall.

  • 50mm or 1.9 inches thick. CNC routers are designed to cut in multiple passes, so don't cut that deep in one go unless you are cutting something soft like foam.

  • Speed: 2,500mm/min (100ipm) x/y, 300mm/min (11ipm) z. We usually cut around 2,000mm/min.

  • Yes! You do not have to use it at it’s full size.

  • The belts are 14.5 ft long.

  • 120-240 volts, 50-60Hz, <1 Amp for the machine, 7 amps for the router.

  • Maslow uses industry standard G-code which means it works with hundreds of different programs which handle dozens of file types. The most common file types we use are .DXF (Autocad) and .SVG (Adobe Illustrator), which need to be converted into G-Code (.NC file type) in order to be read by Maslow's software

  • We are trying to release weekly updates for your machine. If you run into an issue, chances are updating your machine will fix it. You can find the most recent updates here at the top of the page https://github.com/BarbourSmith/FluidNC/releases

    Follow the instructions in our User Guide page to update your firmware.

  • Yes! Visit our shop to purchase any of our parts.

  • Yes, we ship all over the world! At checkout simply add your address and it with update to reflect the international shipping cost.

    The shipping cost does not include import duties and customs.

  • No. That's illegal. We are doing our best to keep the cost and shipping cost of the machine as low as possible.