Hi Mike,

My idea is an integral arm on the cutting router itself to use as controlling handle as well as the sensing stylus.
Use any methods of holding router with counter weight or spring load to avoid cutting tool from falling on to the work piece. Since size of the copy is 1:1 no pantographic. arms needed.

A thought with sketch might not be enough to materialize the dream Click image for larger version. 

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