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M2 ASSEMBLY GUIDE
The first step to starting your M2 CNC adventure is to build the frame that will hold your material and the M2
while it cuts. The M2 mounts for your frame are included, but you will need to purchase the following from a local
hardware store to build the standard 4x8’ frame. If you already have a Maslow frame, you’re good to go!
Wood needed:
BUILDING YOUR FRAME PART 2: WASTEBOARD (BAG D)
Item
2”x4”x8’ Board
2”x4”x10’ Board
1”x6”x8’ Board
4’x8’x3/4” Plywood or MDF
Quantity
2
1
2
1
Use
Frame Legs
Top Beam
Footer
Wasteboard
The Frame has 2 main parts: The Top Beam that holds the motors and the Wasteboard on
which you will clamp or screw the material you want to the M2 to cut.
Drew’s Note: The size of material the M2 can cut is only limited by the chain length. These instructions are based on the chain
included with your M2 and will walk you through how to set up your kit to cut material almost to the edge of the 4x8’ space. These
instructions are based on attaching the Top Beam to a wall. If you are intersted in a different frame size or design, check out our
M2 Resources page or the Owners group on Facebook for help!
1. To build the wasteboard, cut the 2 4”x4”x8’ boards in half.
2. Line all four boards up and measure up 1’ from bottom. Use a speed square to draw a line.
3. Line up 4 legs on 1”x6”x8” board and attach with D1 screws underneath line. This will
ensure your wasteboard is 12” from the ground.
ASSEMBLY GUIDE CONT.
Step 4: Attach Footer to Legs
304.8mm [12in]
228.6mm [9in]
2X 228.6mm [9in]
Step 5: Attach Wasteboard to Legs
6pcs long wood
screws in Bag D
63.5mm [2.5in]
4pcs long wood
screws in Bag D
38.1mm [1.5in]
165.1mm [6.5in]
Rest Wasteboard
on Footer
Drew’s Note: The three most important things to keep in mind when building the frame are 1. The bottom of your
wasteboard should be 12” from the bottom of your footers. 2. The wasteboard should be clamped or screwed onto
the stud mounts, to maintain a 15 degree angle. 3. The target distance of the motor offset (from the top of the chain
to the top of the wasteboard, should be at least 18” for a 4’x8’ frame.
ASSEMBLY GUIDE CONT.
Step 4: Attach Footer to Legs
304.8mm [12in]
228.6mm [9in]
2X 228.6mm [9in]
Step 5: Attach Wasteboard to Legs
6pcs long wood
screws in Bag D
63.5mm [2.5in]
4pcs long wood
screws in Bag D
38.1mm [1.5in]
165.1mm [6.5in]
Rest Wasteboard
on Footer
ASSEMBLY GUIDE CONT.
Step 4: Attach Footer to Legs
304.8mm [12in]
228.6mm [9in]
2X 228.6mm [9in]
Step 5: Attach Wasteboard to Legs
6pcs long wood
screws in Bag D
63.5mm [2.5in]
4pcs long wood
screws in Bag D
38.1mm [1.5in]
165.1mm [6.5in]
Rest Wasteboard
on Footer
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