Router bit shank diameter

esc | Posted in Power Tools and Machinery on June 12, 2010 04:45am

Goodmorning,

I own a palm router that I bought from UK. It has two collets, 6 and 8 mm. The question is: if I buy a router bit that has a 1/4″ shank (6.35 mm), will I be able to use it in my router?

Thanks Enrico

Replies

BruceS | Jun 12, 2010 09:03am | #1
NO

Use only bits designed for a spacific collet.
Gert | Jun 12, 2010 11:46am | #2
You may be able to buy a collet for 1/4" specifically for your router.

Further there are adapter bushings to adapt and 8mm to 1/4" . This option is less favourable, I would use it only for light jobs.

http://www.guitarsupplies.nl/index.php?item=conversiebus-8mm-naar-6_3mm-_1_4__&action=article&group_id=10000020&aid=547&lang=NL
davcefai | Jun 12, 2010 04:43pm | #3
You can easily buy a 1/4"

You can easily buy a 1/4" collet from the UK if you can't find one over there.. Try Trend-UK or Axminster.