[TCTJ]

Hi,

New to routing. This is my second question on this great forum.

I need to purchase a 6mm straight bit for a Makita MT 3600.

Should I try get a 1/2" shank so I can leave the collet as is or a 1/4" shank so it roughly matches the width of the bit?

I'm relatively certain I should go for the 1/2", but thought I should check.

Thanks,

Tim

 

[JamRam]

mistake

 

[difalkner]

I have 1/4" bits with 1/2" shank and 1/4" bits with 1/4" shank - both work well for me.

David

 

[Wildwood]

Hi TCTJ - If you can get a 1/2" shank bit, it would be marginally better in my opinion, but should be no big deal if you have to go with the 1/4" shank.
Rob.

 

[TCTJ]

Thanks.

 

[harrysin]

Thanks.

Shank size the same as the collet is better than using a reducer sleeve which can cause run-out, but having said that I do have and use both!

 

[DesertRatTom]

I always have a slight preference for the half inch shank, there's just much more surface for the collet to grip. But I have a few quarter inch bits for my trim router, including a small mortising bit for installing hinges and three sizes of roundover and two trim bits.