Router collets

[kasandrich]

I have an old cheap 1/4" router, which has broken.

Of course I have 1/4" router bits for this.

I have bought a 1/2" router (Dewalt 625ES) and I whilst any new router bits I buy will be 1/2" ones, I would like to be able to use my 1/4" bits.

I understand you can get a collet for this, but Dewalt want £20 would this part be unique to Dewalt or would any 1/4" collet work?

 

[CHJ]

Try Here but I doubt you'll find them cheaper than your quote, not exactly a high volume seller.

 

[Paul Chapman]

I'm surprised it didn't come with 1/4" and 1/2" collets - mine came with both. I'd buy a spare nut as well - it's a bit of a faff separating the collet from the nut, so best to keep a nut on each.

Cheers :wink:

Paul

 

[Eric The Viking]

Miles Tools and Machinery Centre, Shepton Mallet. They have a good web site.

At a guess they're identical to the Trend T10/T11, in which case readily available (hint: get a collet nut too and swap them over as a set).

 

[seanybaby]

http://www.wealdentool.com/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Collet_Reducer_Sleeves_166.html


Wealden do these.

 

[kasandrich]

I'm surprised it didn't come with 1/4" and 1/2" collets - mine came with both. I'd buy a spare nut as well - it's a bit of a faff separating the collet from the nut, so best to keep a nut on each.

Cheers :wink:

Paul

I bought it secondhand from a chippie who has developed epilepsy and therefore is considered a health & safety risk on a building site so no longer works, it is well used but with no box or extra bits.