Older Bosch 1604 Collet Question

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DavidBraley

Discussion Starter · 10 mo ago

While cleaning out a space I haven't looked at for a very long time, I stumbles across a Bosh 1604 router I purchased new back in 1986? 1987? The router is still in pretty good shape.

It has the original 1/4" collet, but I would like to get my hands on a 1/2" collet. While searching on the net for parts, I can find a reference for the 1604A but not the 1604.

Does anyone know if the model 1604A collets will fit the model 1604?

Thanks in advance for your help with this!

David

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DavidBraley

Discussion Starter · #2 · 10 mo ago (Edited)

Ha! Sorry, I missspelled Bosch! Embarrassing... I corrected it.

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jw2170

· #3 · 10 mo ago

Ereplacementparts has the 1/2 collet in stock.

Why not ask them?

I note a number of parts for the 1604a have been discontinued....

Bosch Router | 1604A | eReplacementParts.com

Need to fix your 1604A (0601604360) Router? Use our part lists, interactive diagrams, accessories and expert repair advice to make your repairs easy.

www.ereplacementparts.com

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jw2170

· #4 · 10 mo ago

This may help...

Bosch 2610906284, 1/2 Collet, Bosch 1604, 1606 and 1613 Series

They both have the same part number....

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DavidBraley

Discussion Starter · #5 · 10 mo ago

James,

Thanks for the help! I followed your link to the woodworkerexpress.com site above, and the collet is not a match. Which answers my original question: does the 1604A collet fit the 1604. In the review comments below in that link, you will see it does not.

Here two replies from the woodworkerexpress.com site:

“This collet will not thread onto the Bosch 1604 router arbor. Interestingly, it fits the Bosch 1604A router.”

and another

“Does not fit a Bosch 1604 router- only the 1604A series.”

I will keep searching...

David

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DavidBraley

Discussion Starter · #6 · 10 mo ago (Edited)

Well, after very carefully going through more of the stuff in the big box where I found the router, I discovered that I already had a 1/2" collet! I even found the two original wrenches. The same collet nut is used for both the 1/4" and the 1/2" collets I now have here.

Below I am attaching to this post two images of the 1/2" collet that fits the Bosch 1604 router (NOT the 1604A). I hope this helps someone in the future know if what they are buying is correct!

Take care all!