RapidChange ATC Testing #5 - Final Thoughts

This is my 5th installment of testing videos of the new RapidChange ATC. It is the final review in the series.
RapidChange Website: rapidchangeatc.com/
MariTool CNC Tooling: www.maritool.com/
Instructions for getting the M4 (reverse) working on an AVID and setting the low rpm limits: drive.google.com/drive/folder...

[@RBallarddesigns]

Great job on the reviews on the ATC. We had them on my show when I found out about the product and am really impressed. We will be talking about your videos tonight

[@JNWoodworks]

Thanks. I just checked out you channel and you have an amazing variety of topics!

[@MrBOckert]

Thanks Jim, great summary?

[@willowen4114]

Great review series.

[@dannystreet3117]

XL CNC, I think in South Africa, is helping to develop the RapidChange ATC Sidewinder, has a dust shoe loading and unloading station for his CNC.

[@JNWoodworks]

Is that the one that did a video on one that was made out of plywood? I am thinking about something along those lines.

[@dannystreet3117]

@@JNWoodworks Yes, it is made out of plywood.

[@alan4401]

Many thanks for this input

[@JayHuemann]

Watched the end. Thanks. No need to reply.

[@JayHuemann]

Do you have a video on the plus and minus of the dust boot? Thanks for this video.

[@JNWoodworks]

Yes I do: th-cam.com/video/nU7ui2gOlDQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=bTuk7JGv9lj-BGck

[@richmannwoodstudio]

Thanks for the great-and thorough-review. So, other than buying the unit, are there any other purchase you need?

[@JNWoodworks]

You may need a few more collets and nuts so you can load it up. And then maybe a relay and wire (depending on what CNC you have) to get your spindle to run in both directions.

[@Richard-yr5zj]

@@JNWoodworks thanks. I have an Avid Pro with their 4h spindle. Do you know if this setup needs a relay and wire?

[@JNWoodworks]

​@@Richard-yr5zjyes, that's the one I have. I added a link in the description section to my Google drive with the instructions.

[@dannystreet3117]

Jim, I have a 1/2 collet that was very loose and caused the bit to drop out , so I used an automatic center punch and punched the collet a couple times at the grove that holds the collet in the nut and that tighten it up enough to keep the bit from dropping out.

[@JNWoodworks]

I was a little worried about doing anything that creates a bump on the surface of the collet. That can cause bits to break, or the collet to not get tight enough.

[@Robinlarsson83]

Yeah, that's a very bad idea...