CNC'd drafting machine?

Hi All -

Anybody ever CNC a drafting machine? I was clearing out some
space in the shop and came across an old Vemco drafting machine.
Looking at the design, it brought to mind the one-sided-drive
cantilever-beam configuration that was discussed recently. The
mechanism looks like it would make a nice large capacity 2-axis
machine for low force applications like hotwire foam-cutting,
vinyl sign making, cloth marking, plasma cutting, etc. The
rollers are adjustable and protected, and the rails should have
pretty good straightness. It might even be possible to hide a
drive belt on the underside of the rail extrusions. You could
even take the unit and clamp it onto the workpiece, or mount it on
the wall. If I only had the time....

Regards,

Carlos Guillermo
VERVE Engineering & Design