What size router collet do you need?
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Melissa, You will need a router with a 1/2" collet. A router greater than 3hp or better is best.
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Melissa,The router bits I have are 1/2" shanks. If you've orders the entire system, it comes with these bits.
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Melissa,You will need a router with a 1/2" collet. A router greater than 3hp or better is best.
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Any regular size router will work. the small hand held routers or extra large commercial grade routers will not. The tray that the router sits in is very accommodating and the butterfly nuts tighten clamps along a slot to allow a great amount of flexibility when mounting a router.It would be easier to use a plunge router like Mark Mauldin recommends, but it is not a requirement. I used a very old fixed base craftsman router to make my first pantograph project here https://plus.google.com/100153530189840776548/posts/3UJkfbu4UCs You judge for yourself how well it works. The most important part is choosing the right router bit and depth of cut. Any regular size router will work. the small hand held routers or extra large commercial grade routers will not. The tray that the router sits in is very accommodating and the butterfly nuts tighten clamps along a slot to allow a great amount of flexibility when mounting a router.It would be easier to use a plunge router like Mark Mauldin recommends, but it is not a requirement. I used a very old fixed base craftsman router to make my first pantograph project here https://plus.google.com/100153530189840776548/posts/3UJkfbu4UCs You judge for yourself how well it works. The... » Read More Any regular size router will work. the small hand held routers or extra large commercial grade routers will not. The tray that the router sits in is very accommodating and the butterfly nuts tighten clamps along a slot to allow a great amount of flexibility when mounting a router.It would be easier to use a plunge router like Mark Mauldin recommends, but it is not a requirement. I used a very old fixed base craftsman router to make my first pantograph project here https://plus.google.com/100153530189840776548/posts/3UJkfbu4UCs You judge for yourself how well it works. The most important part is choosing the right router bit and depth of cut. « Show Less
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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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The inside dimensions are 16.5 x 14.25 inches on my board. Not sure if all are routered exactly the same.
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only if the Router Attachment will take the standard stepped 1 3/16 guide insert (30.17mm)
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It all depends on the length that you need. When I attached it to my 890 router with the bit I was using the overall length was too much. I finally just bought a bit with a longer shank to solve the problem.
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Shank diameter of 1/4" are the only ones that will fit this router.Other important numbers: the instructions recommend not using CUTTING bits with a diameter greater than 1 3/8" (35mm), because it says it can "result in a hazard." Maximum RPMs for the router are 9000, and the instructions also say to use bits rated at least equal to those RPMs.
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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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it's questionable. I personally think you are better off with a bigger router. If you are a do it yourselfer you will end up using a router more than you think. I only got the plunge router attachment for a Styrofoam project I had
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Sorry, no idea. You need to determine the diameter of the internal opening of the base plate for your router and see if it is the same as these guides. The guides are made to the (pretty universal) Porter Cable dimensions, but many routers need either adapters or alternative base plates. For example, Rockler make a universal base plate which will work with many routers.
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no. and you probably wouldn't want it to, since the amps and the horsepower could not support heavy materials that require a 1/2 inch router bit. i'm guessing the motor would fri. you can however use router bits that are 1/2 inch in diameter also have a 1/4 inch collet.
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This is a standard size router. I made my own table. I'm sure it will fit in any standard size router table.
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Many Sizes, small to large. Not helpful answer I know.But I know others will answer soon. It is a good, simple and affordable router unit.
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http://reviews.cnet.com/routers/d-link-dir-868l/4505-3319_7-35768997.html 8.5 inches high by 5 inches wide by 4 inches deep.
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Check the operating manual for smallest size shanks the router will handle. I would also consider the job to be done. These are small bits and work well for light routing. If doing a lot I would stick with 1/4 shank bits.
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I am using it with skill router model 1823 but I think most of brands can be use (6" foot with three bolts).
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You can use any brand of router. It is the collar and template which come with the jig that are important.