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normcatalunya · 08-19-2005, 03:01 PM

Hi all .Just taken receipt of a new 1/2" router(Hyhundai-cheap but cheerful and seems quite good- only time will tell).Somewhat disappointed as it comes only with an alternative 3/8" collet.Is this normal for the majority of cheapo's?Is there anything I can do to be able to use my existing stock of 1/4" cutters with it?
Thanks in advance
Norm

rh111 · 08-19-2005, 03:58 PM

You might check with the company and see if the have an alternate collet available for purchase. Many of the larger well known brands in the 1/2" size either include a 1/4" collet or adapter with the router when you buy or you can purchase it as an accesory add-on.

ChevyNomad · 08-19-2005, 07:04 PM

Woodcraft and I'm sure others have shank adapters. Not cheap but may be less expensive than a new collet. Here's a link.
http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=8167

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rh111 Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 264 View rh111's Gallery	Report This Post! You might check with the company and see if the have an alternate collet available for purchase. Many of the larger well known brands in the 1/2" size either include a 1/4" collet or adapter with the router when you buy or you can purchase it as an accesory add-on. __________________ It's all good till it's no good anymore.
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ChevyNomad Registered User Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 18 View ChevyNomad's Gallery	Report This Post! Woodcraft and I'm sure others have shank adapters. Not cheap but may be less expensive than a new collet. Here's a link. http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=8167
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