DIY Automatic Tool Changer kit?

[robertmonroe]

I'm saw this very cool DIY automatic tool changer kit and want to know, what can we do to add something similar to the MechMate?

Check out the video this thing is way cool!

http://home.insightbb.com/~joevicar3/default.htm

I'm going to build my MechMate now but want to know the best option for an automatic tool changer for future modifications.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=904270226902062367&ei=dvExSZbqNJmSrAKT2azBBA&q=router+spindle

This is one of those scraggly looking MDF DIY routers with ATC.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6680491859906584476&ei=D_YxSaX9IoeQrAK5lMzhBA&q=automatic+tool+changer

MechMate deserves some plans for a DIY ATC.

Something we can download plans for and build just like the router itself.

Robert

[domino11]

The ATC from post #3, I have seen at a friends house. He finally sold it due to the fact that the spring it uses could not hold the router bits properly above 8k rpm. Not a good solution. :(

[robertmonroe]

Check #3 off the list :o

I like the first unit if such a concept can be adapted for MechMate. I was reading through the website and it's a very cool ATC although for the mini mill. What I like are the mechanics it runs off air and uses little cnc interaction.

[Gerald D]

I merged sequential posts together - post #3 was which one?

[domino11]

This is one of those scraggly looking MDF DIY routers with ATC.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6680491859906584476&ei=D_YxSaX9IoeQrAK5lMzhBA&q=automatic+tool+changer



This was the post #3