Can a 1/2 inch collet be fitted so it accepts 1/2 inch shank router bits?
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The owners manual says it can accept 1/4" and 3/8" collets. It comes with a 1/4" collet and I bought a 50 piece 1/4" shank bits for less than $75.00. I just looked on Amazon and they have an assortment of sets at various prices. I bought the Neiko set and have used it quite a bit. The Makita kit you are looking at is just fabulous. All the extra bases are really handy. I am so glad I purchased it.
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The shank is 1/4 inch. I think it's made for use with a Porter Cable router that can alternate between 1/2 and 1/4 inch collets.
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I believe it's a 1/2" shank but I'm not absolutely sure. It's in my shop up in CT and I'm in NYC at the moment, so I can't check it. I'll check this weekend and send confirmation. But your router should be able to handle 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" shanks with different collets.
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It won't take 1/2" shank drill bits. It will only take 3/8 and smaller. They don't have to be Festool bits.
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Hi - the collet is a hex head but it won't fit that router. It fits a 3hp Porter Cable router. I also have the 611 Dewalt and it has a much smaller collet "nut".
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Hi Ben... Absolutely... Just make sure that you have the correct collet that fits the shank of the bit(s). If you don't have the correct collet you can get one at Amazon or you local Home Depot. You also need to need to make sure that the guide bushings that come with the bit set will fit the base of your router. I have the same set and use it with my Porter-Cable or equivalent base. Again... You can get one at Home Depot or on Amazon to fit your set. M. Watson, JANVS WOODWORKS
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There is an 8mm collet adapter by Elaire. ElaireCorp.com ... search under Dewalt Routers. Make sure you do pagedown when at that page. 8mm is almost 1/2" and is supposedly better than a 1/2" collet router bit. 8mm Shank Router bits must be purchased. 1/2" shank router bits will not fit in the 8mm collet adapter.
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You need to order the 1/4 inch collet to use 1/4 inch bits which Porter Cable makes and you can buy on Amazon
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I do not know about metric collets for this router. I suggest you go on the Porter Cable web site and see. It comes wqith 1/4" and 1/2" collets and that is what I always use, mostly 1/2" bits.
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I own the Bosch 1617ews model that I use for the jig but, any will work except the small trim routers! Any router that you can mount and center the bits and guide bushings will work!! BTW: the router you purchase MUST accept a 1/2 inch shaft bit! That is the only important part! Don't be afraid to ask any further questions
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The base of the two larger bits have a shank that will fit a 1/2 chuck. If thats what you got, than thats all it takes.
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First, your shaper gotta have a T-track on it's tabletop to accept the jig and it gotta have to be able to use half inch shank router bit.
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Late answer but I recently saw a third party collet adapter that enabled you to use 8mm bits with this router. It was on a lumberjocks review of the adapter. Not sure if I can post the link but if you search the site you can probably find it.
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Hi Debra, The Porter cable 75182 router comes with only a 1/2" collett. I have a couple Porter Cable 690 routers that have both 1/2" and 1/4" colletts and it appears that the 1/4" collett will fit the 75182 router, though I have not tried it since I use the 75182 in my router table and only use 1/2" router bits. Your question intrigued me so I just went into my shop and tried the 1/4" collett on the 75182 router. It does fit so it will be able to use 1/4" router bits. I assume that Porter Cable believes, because of the size and weight of this 75182 router, that users will use 1/2" bits and consequently, they do not include the 1/4" collett with it. I hope this answers your question.
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I dont know if the collet in your dremel is 1/2 inch and if it is. You can use it with..
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This will accept any 1/8" or 1/4" bit, Just put the correct collet in and you're good to go. I am not sure that you can lay hand on the 1/4" carbide bit, however. They were laying low when I looked for them. Rotozip makes a 5/32", but DeWalt doesn't make such a collet. They might interchange. I didn't need to know bad enuf to find out.
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I have used a 3 1/2 inch raised panel bit with this mounted in my router table. Of course with the speed dialed down to what they recommend. And that bit has a 1/2 inch shank. It does a great job.