Duplicator conversion to cnc?

[Fiddlemaker5224]

Hey guy's I'm looking to convert this duplicator that I built in May of 01 to cnc. I am wondering if it is worth the effort. Current measurements 20"h (raised position), 32" wide by 48" long. The router is a Mikita(sp) variable speed 2.5 horse industral model. Linear bearings were used in the construction. This duplicator was in service until the wife got me the CarveWright machine. To carve one plate with the carvewright is taking 6+ hrs. The duplicator took about 15 min to rough out the plate. Accuracy was about .0.016 when I stopped using it last year.

Thoughts anyone?

[wizardrule]

I would ask this in the DIY CNC area. I think it would make a excellant project. The first thing I see right off the bat would be the Gantry change. That would be a start. Surf the DIY area to get ideas for what you would want.

[Fiddlemaker5224]

Originally Posted by wizardrule I would ask this in the DIY CNC area. I think it would make a excellant project. The first thing I see right off the bat would be the Gantry change. That would be a start. Surf the DIY area to get ideas for what you would want.

Thanks I need the pointer.