mini dupli-carver setup using dremel or other rotary type power carver

[wildthing]

Hey guys
I was searching the net about small duplicarvers and came across this forum where I was reading a post about sears pantograph carver. What I was searching for on google was a less expensive and smaller version of a 2d-3d carving solution one that would allow the use of your pre-existing tools, power carver machines, so that I could replicate some pieces or other parts of my work. I have long thought that the kits that are available for duplicators are too pricey and if you are not actually possessed of the building gene is a loss cause twice. further, I work in a small room just inside a small balcony in a rental townehome so I need something smaller. I saw this link on youtube and wondered if anyone has actually managed to do this type of thing? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHuMHYPhFi0


Mark

 

[mikeacg]

I still have my duplicarver though I do not use it now that I have gone to CNC. Unfortunately, it would be too big for your space. http://www.artcentergraphics.com/foam2.htm but Terrco still offers a small version: www.terrco.com/woodcarvers/t110.php that only needs 2 x 4 feet of space and sits on a table so you could probably put it up when not using it. There are also any number of people selling plans to build your own and it may be a cheap way to go.

 

[CarvedTones]

I made a cheap small pantograph. There is some detail along with lots of other discussion in this thread:

http://www.ncwoodworker.net/forums/...arving-duplicator-16709/?highlight=pantograph

After all that, I pretty much never use the dang thing.

 

[ScottM]

Mark, welcome to NCWW. Sounds like you have already gotten some good advice. We have several other members in your area of VA. How about going to the Who We Are forum and introduce yourself. Great way to make friends.