# ATC Tool Rack Build **URL:** \ **Category:** Build Logs\ **Created:** [May 10, 2023, 3:44am UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/atc-tool-rack-build/2048 "2023-05-10T03:44:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![corbin](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.avidcnc.com/corbin/32/2800_2.png) [@corbin](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/corbin)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2023, 3:44am UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/atc-tool-rack-build/2048/1 "2023-05-10T03:44:57Z")
Hi all! The next step in my Avid CNC build is the ATC Tool Rack. I made mine out of wood. It has been working pretty well so far. Here’s a video about my thoughts on where to place the tool rack, along with some other experimentations in 3d printing fork holders and how the dust shoe will come into play with a tool change. In the next video I’ll cover my custom mach 4 screen and software for doing m6 tool changes. [![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/uploads/avidcnc/original/2X/1/15e2568e345cf94eddfd42683d6ecfed1f92e619.jpeg "CNC Build Ep 6: Automatic Tool Changer Rack / Tool Stations - DIY Wood ATC Tool Rack for Cheap") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofZPG8ICE_Q) ---
**Author:** ![da-kengineer-meister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f1d935/32.png) [@da-kengineer-meister](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/da-kengineer-meister)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2023, 6:00am UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/atc-tool-rack-build/2048/2 "2023-05-10T06:00:12Z")
Just happened to walk back into the study to check on the last build for the evening that the machine is chewing on (workin’ for the man) and saw this post. Awesome job Corbin! I think you’ve discovered your new calling. You are great at this! Clear, concise and easy to understand! ---
**Author:** ![corbin](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.avidcnc.com/corbin/32/2800_2.png) [@corbin](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/corbin)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2023, 1:10pm UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/atc-tool-rack-build/2048/3 "2023-05-10T13:10:55Z")
Thank Kenneth! I’m hoping it does help some people setting up their machine. ---
**Author:** ![corbin](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.avidcnc.com/corbin/32/2800_2.png) [@corbin](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/corbin)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2023, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/atc-tool-rack-build/2048/4 "2023-05-10T13:35:01Z")
Here are a few photos of it: ![Wood ATC Tool Rack- Front - DSC01100](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/uploads/avidcnc/original/2X/d/d83c927ed04d3a3a6e04da5878278677e2e7d192.jpeg) ![Wood ATC Tool Rack - Back - DSC01109](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/uploads/avidcnc/original/2X/d/dc3b12dcbc5be83a723c1a816b00af801dfa87a3.jpeg) ![Wood ATC Tool Rack - Side - DSC01112](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/uploads/avidcnc/original/2X/8/84c153d425670147df3cb1740837398b1e2945c4.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![corbin](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.avidcnc.com/corbin/32/2800_2.png) [@corbin](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/corbin)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2023, 1:14pm UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/atc-tool-rack-build/2048/5 "2023-05-14T13:14:23Z")
Some screen shots of the 3d-printable tool station / tool fork holders that I discussed in the video. I uploaded the Fusion360 and STL to my site in case you want to experiment with this concept. > **[Digital File: 3D Printed Tool Station / Tool Fork Holder](https://www.corbinsworkshop.com/shop/digital-file-3d-printed-tool-station-tool-fork-holder/)** > > This is a 3D printable “tool station” or “tool pocket” that can hold a tool fork for a CNC machine’s automatic tool changer (ATC). I discuss the prototype in this video: https://youtu.be/ofZPG8ICE\_Q While these will... \[read more\] ![3d tool station holder copy](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/uploads/avidcnc/original/2X/6/6031933d70ed1e9843bd82749ca43ecb561da25c.jpeg) ![change parameters](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/uploads/avidcnc/original/2X/8/893a32045a9e757a3a302f2a888392b37881e622.jpeg)