3D Pantograph specifications

1/2 scale configuration1/3 scale configuration
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 1/2 configuration1/3 configuration
Radial reach of follower18.6 - 69.5 cm (7 3/8" - 27 3/8")24.6 - 67.7 cm (9 7/8 - 26 5/8")
Radial Reach of router bit9.3 - 34.8 cm (3 5/8 - 13 1/2")8.2 - 22.6 cm (3 1/4 - 8 7/8")
Maximum wide rectangle (template)94 x 16 cm (37 x 6 1/4")90 x 16 cm (35 x 6 1/4")
Maximum wide rectangle (router)47 x 8 cm (18.5 x 3")30 x 5.3 cm (12 x 2")
Maximum area rectangle (template)60 x 28 cm (24 x 11")60 x 27 cm (24 x 10 1/2")
Maximum area rectangle (router)30 x 14 cm (12 x 5 1/2")20 x 9 cm (8 x 3 1/2")

The 3D pantograph can scale to 1/2 or 1/3. For 1:1 copying, build my router copy carver


Overall dimensions
(1/2 configuration, least extended, without router)

Height 19 cm (7.5")
Width 56 cm (22")
Depth 33 cm (13")
Suggested base size75 x 16 cm (30 x 24")
Router type71 mm diameter palm router / laminate trimmer
Bosch Colt / GKF 600 palm router is ideal.

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