Help with older Bosch Router Collet

andrevw · 10-17-2008, 08:01 PM

Hi to all forum users. I am about to finally have time to start playing with my routers. I purchased a new Craftsman router and was going to table mount it, but it is so versatile, that I decided not to.
I also have an older Bosch 19054 (0601905439) router that is in real nice condition. I would like to table mount it, but here is my problem:
I only have a 1/4" collet for it, and I cannot seem to find the 1/2" that I need as most of my bits are 1/2". Does anybody on this forum have one, or know if the collets on the newer routers would fit the older Bosch? I spent hours on the web looking and cannot find it. E-replacement parts, list it as discontinued.
Any help / suggestions? Thanks in advance.
Andre

**Dr.Zook** · 10-17-2008, 11:38 PM

Welcome to the forums Andre.

dutchman 46 · 10-26-2008, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrevw

Hi to all forum users. I am about to finally have time to start playing with my routers. I purchased a new Craftsman router and was going to table mount it, but it is so versatile, that I decided not to.
I also have an older Bosch 19054 (0601905439) router that is in real nice condition. I would like to table mount it, but here is my problem:
I only have a 1/4" collet for it, and I cannot seem to find the 1/2" that I need as most of my bits are 1/2". Does anybody on this forum have one, or know if the collets on the newer routers would fit the older Bosch? I spent hours on the web looking and cannot find it. E-replacement parts, list it as discontinued.
Any help / suggestions? Thanks in advance.
Andre

I am not sure that that router came with that option? I also recall a time when all the bits i knew about were 1/4 In. My older routers are not able to hold a 1/2 In. bit because of shaft size, I hope this helps

**bobj3** · 10-26-2008, 04:08 PM

HI andrevw

Mount the new Craftsman standard base in your router table and just use the 1/4" Bosch for your hand work jobs..most of the jobs you will do with the Bosch will use the 1/4" shank bits the norm..BUT you want the 1/2" one in the router table.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by andrevw

Hi to all forum users. I am about to finally have time to start playing with my routers. I purchased a new Craftsman router and was going to table mount it, but it is so versatile, that I decided not to.
I also have an older Bosch 19054 (0601905439) router that is in real nice condition. I would like to table mount it, but here is my problem:
I only have a 1/4" collet for it, and I cannot seem to find the 1/2" that I need as most of my bits are 1/2". Does anybody on this forum have one, or know if the collets on the newer routers would fit the older Bosch? I spent hours on the web looking and cannot find it. E-replacement parts, list it as discontinued.
Any help / suggestions? Thanks in advance.
Andre

andrevw · 10-27-2008, 06:58 AM

Thanks to all who has responded. I managed to find a 1/2" Collett for the old Bosch.

dutchman 46 · 10-27-2008, 09:30 AM

That,s great. now, you can do it just like you want it.

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