I have a 5.1 Pro 4 x 2 with leg kit. Is there any reason why I cannot mount a piece of plywood on the backside hanging down to mount my VFD and control box without having it extend the width of the CNC? Mounted on the outboard of the legs, as the instruction states, takes up valuable room as well …

Thanks for all the suggestions and pics. Here is my solution. Very basic. I can unclamp the power strips when I need pass through. [IMG_9012] Thanks again! Kenn

VFD and Control box mounting

CNC Machines Shapeoko 5 Pro

WillAdams (William Adams (Carbide 3D)) August 6, 2026, 5:18pm 2

No reason beyond the added work and added complexity of cable routing — it’s what I did.

While on the outside, here’s one example:

and an arguably better approach from that thread:

or see this dedicated thread:

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