Duncan, the Makita 3612 and the RP2301FC routers have 1/2" collets. The Musclechuck threads on to a routers spindle that accepts a 1/2" collet. Your 700c is a 1/4" -3/8" collet. So I guess I know what you will be buying yourself for Christmas.
Collet nut sizes (Makita)
Hi,
I am considering buying a Musclechuck for my Makita rto700c. However, Musclechuck only make chucks for the 3612 and the RP2301FC routers.
Question: Do these routers use different collet nuts? And are either of them compatible with the rto700c?
Regards, and thanks,
Duncan
I am considering buying a Musclechuck for my Makita rto700c. However, Musclechuck only make chucks for the 3612 and the RP2301FC routers.
Question: Do these routers use different collet nuts? And are either of them compatible with the rto700c?
Regards, and thanks,
Duncan
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Hi,Duncan, the Makita 3612 and the RP2301FC routers have 1/2" collets. The Musclechuck threads on to a routers spindle that accepts a 1/2" collet. Your 700c is a 1/4" -3/8" collet. So I guess I know what you will be buying yourself for Christmas.
Thanks. So which Musclechuck should I get for the 700C? I'm still confused. And yes, looking forward to Christmas... Ha ha
Thanks mate...Welcome to the forum, Duncan.
Hi Duncan, this is the info from the musclechuck compatibility page.
Info:Nut Size Across Flats - 1 1/16 in. RF1101 - type 13
Info:# Of Grooves On Head - 3 | Nut Size Across Flats - 1 in. - RP1800; RP2301FC - type 9
Info:# Of Grooves On Head - 1 | Nut Size Across Flats - 15/16 in. - 3612; 3612C; 3612BR - type 4
If you have a collet already, you'll probably notice that the nut size will probably not match. All these are for 1/2 inch bits I believe. They will have adapters available for the 1/4, but they only work with musclechuck if my understanding is correct. Makita sells your specific collet for $4~$5 on their website, amazon sells the same part for about 12 dollars. I have zero experience in these matters, other more experienced people would be better able to tell you if a hack is possible safely, or just might want to get a router that accepts 1/2 inch shanks.
I am having massive trouble navigating the router compatibility as well, things are not so easy and clear as we would want them to be. The open nut size is how I took the plunge, even though my bosch model is not listed specifically. I wanted to know Bosch 1600 CE, the one listed is Bosch 1600 without a Bosch part number, so can't tell which model they are referring to. One of the Bosch 1600 model accepts a 1/2 inch shank size (12.7mm) and another accepts a 12mm size. The CE version only accepts the 12mm version. So be mindful of these little details if buying a new router.
Hope you find a solution.
Info:Nut Size Across Flats - 1 1/16 in. RF1101 - type 13
Info:# Of Grooves On Head - 3 | Nut Size Across Flats - 1 in. - RP1800; RP2301FC - type 9
Info:# Of Grooves On Head - 1 | Nut Size Across Flats - 15/16 in. - 3612; 3612C; 3612BR - type 4
If you have a collet already, you'll probably notice that the nut size will probably not match. All these are for 1/2 inch bits I believe. They will have adapters available for the 1/4, but they only work with musclechuck if my understanding is correct. Makita sells your specific collet for $4~$5 on their website, amazon sells the same part for about 12 dollars. I have zero experience in these matters, other more experienced people would be better able to tell you if a hack is possible safely, or just might want to get a router that accepts 1/2 inch shanks.
I am having massive trouble navigating the router compatibility as well, things are not so easy and clear as we would want them to be. The open nut size is how I took the plunge, even though my bosch model is not listed specifically. I wanted to know Bosch 1600 CE, the one listed is Bosch 1600 without a Bosch part number, so can't tell which model they are referring to. One of the Bosch 1600 model accepts a 1/2 inch shank size (12.7mm) and another accepts a 12mm size. The CE version only accepts the 12mm version. So be mindful of these little details if buying a new router.
Hope you find a solution.
The Musclescuck does not fit the Makita 700c. You will need to have (buy) a router that accepts 1/2" collets so that the Musclechuck will thread on to its spindle. There a 100's of routers that a muscle chuck will thread on to. Buy the router (Merry Christmas) and add the musclechuck.Hi,
Thanks. So which Musclechuck should I get for the 700C? I'm still confused. And yes, looking forward to Christmas... Ha ha
I have two 1600CE routers. First I purchased locally a plunge base GOF1600CE and half year after I purchased the fixed base GFF1600CE. Same stuff just with different base. Both of them came from factory with four different collets: 1/2 in, 12 mm, 1/4 in and 6 mm.[...]
One of the Bosch 1600 model accepts a 1/2 inch shank size (12.7mm) and another accepts a 12mm size. The CE version only accepts the 12mm version. So be mindful of these little details if buying a new router.
Hope you find a solution.
CE version can come with both versions, at last in some regions.
Regards.
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