mftha

I have a Makita 3612C router which has a 1/2 in collet and requires adapters for 1/4 in shaft bits. I noticed that the MLCS collet adapters are longer than the Makita collet. Should I insert the collet adapter so that the "top" (the end into which the bit is inserted) is even with the collet top, or should I insert the adapter so the "bottom" is even with the collet bottom?

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Hamlin

Hi mftha,

I have 2 of the same routers. I love the Makita's btw. I usually make sure that I put the 1/4" adapter in atleast 3/4 of it's length and then the same for the bit. Sometimes I'm a little deeper with both but, NO LESS than 3/4 of the length of both the collet and the bit shank. I've never had any issues with this method.

Hope this helps.

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mftha

Hi Hamlin,
Thanks. Your answer helps greatly.

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Hamlin

You're very welcome.

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