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Ok, this is my third attempt at getting this to post, so maybe it'll actually work this time... Are my posts getting eaten (moded-out) since I'm new to the forum?
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I recently purchased a Hitachi M12VC Router that came with two collets and two nuts. One is 1/4" and the other is 1/2". I need a 1/8" and maybe a 3/8" collet for this router for things like making PCB's and small parts. I have searched all over the net to no avail, so I am asking the experts now.

I found some collets that I could get at precisebits/dawt\com but they say that I need to buy the collet, special nut, and special wrench for the special nut, which is a bit expensive and a waste since I only need the collet itself. I would like another source for a new collet.

Isn't there a standard for collets in these routers? I got the hit from reading online that my Hitachi uses ER collets and is compatible with the Bosch collets, but I could be mistaken.

The best answer I could hope for would be "You need to buy an ER-** collet for 1/8" bits from ****.com"

Thanks,
- amishx64
 
#2 ·
When you post and it contains keywords in my filter it goes to the moderation que. When you posted this thread it told you it was required to be review before it would be public, you just missed the message :p. Anyway back on topic.
 
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Mark,
Ahh, that's why. Thanks. I remember seeing a screen, but it was there and gone before I read anything.

bobj3, Thanks! That seems like a nice easy, cheap solution. Does this affect runout much?
 
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Hi Johnny

Sometimes you will need to use very small router bits or odd ball size that can only be had in the 3/8' shank size, I have some that are 1/32" step up in sizes and I have many 1/8" shanks size that down to 1/16" and smaller like the size of a pin needle in diam.



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