Making a manual mill into cnc

I'm still in the intermediate stage with my 900 x 600 router. Having a lot of fun and turning out some parts that really help my workshop.

I have just found a floor standing manual mill that I can get at a very good price. It's big but probably 20 -30 years old. Needs some tlc.

Who's done a conversion like this and am I wasting my time? I want to get I to making thicker parts (up to 20mm 6061) and make a flood table etc.

Not going to cannabilise my current setup as a) I use it and b) the motors will be inadequate for the bigger jobs I'd like to do. There's lots of conversions online but none with mills that look as medievil as mine lol.

Prices?
part recommendations?
Pitfalls?


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