what is the largest bit you can use
1876689
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.
1876690
It comes with 1/4" & 1/2" collets. Not sure if this is what you mean. It has variable speed & plenty of power so it should handle any standard routing job.
1876691
The approximate maximum diameter opening as mounted on my router table is 3". I presume that you'd want to mount the router on a table when using a bit approaching that diameter. This measurement is without the plastic insert that is normally installed around the bit to offer support to the workpiece; however, the insert is not needed if you need all 3" of the available diameter. Hope this helps.
1876692
With 3 1/4 hp, there is not a size you cannot use. If it fits the Collete, you can use it. Just remember that the larger the diameter the slower you need to run it.
1876693
It will handle 1/2" and 1/4" shank bits. I've used 3 1/2" raised panel bits in it with no problems, athough I did those cuts in 2-3 passes. Regardless of the router, a full cut with those bits is not recommended anyway.
346734
The PM ones are nice. The 1/4-in bit from Wood River breaks routinely in hard maple, so buy two at a time. Other than that, it depends on how big your mortises are. The rule of thumb is 1/3 shoulder, 1/3 tenon, 1/3 shoulder, so 1/4" for 3/4" thick wood.I just used a PM 3/4" bit for a bed I'm making.
762773
I measured 1.25...but what is important to understand is....Why do you care??? You will NOT be able to use any of the bits you have if they did not come with this unit. It is not the size but the way the bits are machined that make it specific ONLY to this tool. For the price you can't beat it..but don't expect to just use your other bits or just go to Home Desperate and find a replacement bit. It ain't gonna happen.
1911565
Yes. Just be sure to use the proper bit and go slowly, clearing your swarf (chips and dust) often. Check the cheat sheet riveted to the top cover for suggested speeds for your bit size.
2259146
Moosie, This bit will make a hole as deep as you want provided you have a drill / press with a spindle long enough. In most cases the limiting factor to hole depth is not the actual bit, but your setup. The bit will bore its way to China (or ostensibly to the USA if you happen to live in China) if you have a way to push it that far (and keep it from melting). The bit itself is 3-1/2 inches long (end to end). Hope this helps.
611983
My husband measured the bit he will be using to drill the holes for my pulls, and he said it takes a 5/32 drill bit, or if you want the hole a little larger, use 11/64 bit size. Hope this helps!
28737
If u simply want to fit a bit of any length you might have such already in your toolbox. Leave the cartridge out, close the slide completely and place any 1/4" hex based bit into the chuck. U can buy many types of bits of ever shaped head, nut driver including drill bits with the 1/4" hex based shanks that fit the chuck. The chuck is magnetic so the bit stays pretty well.
2160554
The Rotary Proxon I have is Proxon D-54343 IBS/E .The largest bit for the shank is 1/16 of an inch and smaller. Maybe there might be some attachment to change the size....I have no idea yet I just bougth it.Thanks.
710732
I use 11/0, but that is what I want for my projects. I have also used smaller and I'm sure that you can go larger with no problem at all
250849
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.
2120924
You can do either. Using the driver that came with it, you can chuck it up in a drill/driver and use the bit you need. Using the bits individually, you can us it in any hand driver.
1467389
the dremel "chuck" will accomodate most anything a standard drill motor chuck will..never measured the largest drill possible...but it will take full sized drill bits
448721
Do not buy this for a drill unless you only do small holes. Biggest size bit maybe 1/8
2011042
Nothing larger than a standard sized key. Anything longer will not fit i.e. an old-fashioned skeleton key for example. There are larger units out there though.
298382
I would not use anything larger than a 10" I believe this is the largest size the mfg. recommends too.
2104155
The largest card I have found to work is a 32GB. I tried a 64 but it did not seem able to use it.
1235163
mine came to me with six different colets if i want to use a larger diameter bit i just switch to a different collet. go to lowe's and buy some more collets. the cat man