Features

• Converts 1/2-inch to 1/4-inch
• Use for replacement
• One unit assembly
• Auto-release design

Reviews (3)

Big Rip-off
I think it's criminal that Porter Cable has chosen not to include both the 1/4 inch and the 1/2 inch collet with this $300 plus router. This collet can't cost more than fifty cents; yet it's retailing for around $12. This is especially true since Porter Cable has joined the ranks of other companies, manufactoring their blades and bits in China. I have a number of Porter Cable tools, and they've always been first rate. I was really surprised when I received my new 7518, and it only had one collet. If they're going to rip you off on a collet, who knows what corners they're going to cut inside the case.

Does the job fine
Works great, if you need it, get it, no problems. Works in all of the Porter Cable Routers that I have. Zero complaints and I always find every little design flaw.

1/4" collet for PC 7518
Unfortunately, the Porter Cable 7518 router only includes a 1/2" collet. This 1/4" self-releasing collet allows the woodworker who already purchased 1/4" bits to use the older bits in the PC 7518, saving the cost of purcashing new 1/2" bits. This collet fits in all Porter Cable 690 router series as well. If you've ever delt with a frozen router bit, you'll appreciate the self-releasing feature. ... Read more

Features

• Fits Porter Cable 690, 9690, 691,693, 693PK, 7529, 97529, 7518, 7519, 7538, 7539 routers
• Accepts 1/2-inch shank router bits
• Auto-release design prevents "frozen" bits

Reviews (1)

What Can I Say?
What can you say about a router collet? It fits the router and it work very well. The only drawback with it is it won't get me a cold beer when I'm done working. ... Read more

Features

• Fits Porter Cable 690, 9690, 691,693, 693PK, 7529, 97529, 7518, 7519, 7538, 7539 routers
• Accepts 3/8-inch shank router bits
• Auto-release design prevents "frozen" bits

Features

• Replaces the 1/2" collet in your Freud FT2000E router
• Change bits faster
• Add extra convenience to your Freud router
• Covered by Freud's limited one year power tool warranty

Features

• 1/4'" collet for the Fein RT 1800 router
• One-piece multi-slit design for firm grip
• Fits inside collet holder that comes with router for using ¼" router bits
• Solid construction provides for long collet life

Reviews (2)

Important Accessory for the Fein RT-1800
Purchasing this 1/4" collet will increase the usability of your Fein RT-1800 router. Seems like they should include it with the purchase of the router. Buying the 1/4" collet, is almost a neccessity because of the popularity of the 1/4" bits. In addition to that, you may consider the 8mm collet as well, which is not so common.
An interesting note is that the international standard for the 1/4" equivalent is 8mm, which is a 56% larger shaft, but still is small enough to fit into the smaller template sizes. So you get a lot more strength, which means less vibration. Is it possible that the disdain for the 1/4" standard, drove this W. German manufacturer into offering the 1/4" collet as an option? The 8mm collet is available from Fein Power Tools in Pittsburgh PA> Part number 0000433085, or you can check with Amazon.com in the Tool Crib at 1-800-635-5140.
I first learned of the 8mm standard when I bought the Leigh Dovetail Jig. Leigh manufacturing offers a 15 piece bit set with 1/2" and 8mm bits, in addition to the other set with 1/2" and 1/4" bits. They find superior results with the 8mm's, so they make special mention of offering them. I bought the 8s, and they are substantially larger. I plan on acquiring more 8mm bit sets in the future, in addition to the 1/4"s that I now have.
This 1/4" collet is substantially made, just like the rest of the Fein line. The RT-1800 is unique in that it has linear bearings instead of ball bearings. Consquently, Fine Woodworking magazine, in a follow up article to their router run off, stated that the new Fein Rt-1800, had such a little bit of run out, that it was off the chart next to every other router they tested. The long shaft-surface area of a linear bearing, holds the shaft in line a lot greater than the microscopic surface of the edge of a ball bearing. Some resort to dual ball bearings to improve on that. Back to the collet.
It doesn't come with the locking nut. Switching the nut into the collet is easy. It snaps in and out of the nut rather easily. The Fein collets really hold onto the bits very well. It is like the rest of the Fein line, it costs more, but you get more. The engineering is second to none.

Perfect!
If you own Fein router, you've seen its 1/2" collet. Fein's 1/4" collet is its twin sister with a little bit smaller hole. It's very deep (30 mm, approx. 1-1/4"), 8-prong, precise machined self-ejecting collet. All my small 1/4" shank bits fit the collet perfectly and get out easily. Collet is perfectly centered (I couldn't measure the runout with 0.02mm=0.001" calipers, it's less than that), it holds the bit very tight, so there is no vibration, slippage, or anything else that can go wrong.

Without hesitation I can say that Fein collets are way better than dozens of other collets I've seen. No question about it.

The only complain that I have is the absence of additional collet nut -- I wish it supplied as an collet/nut assembly: despite it's relatively easy to remove collet from the nut (thin 1/2" goes out easily, thick 1/4" with some effort, both go in easily), I don't like the the process -- the nut has a groove with a sharp edge used to keep the collet in, and moving collets in and out on regular basis will ruin the nut (or collet) sooner or later. Besides that, the need to bend collet prongs slightly in order to release it from the nut does not increase collet life as well. Finally, it takes time. When I get bored, I will buy additional nut for 1/4" collet. ... Read more

Features

• For The Following Routers: 690,691,693,7518-7539.

Features

• For The Following Routers: 690,691,693,7518-7539

Features

• Fits Porter-Cable 690, 9690, 691,693, 693PK, 7529, 97529, 7518, 7519, 7538, 7539 routers
• Accepts 12-millimeter shank router bits for use with odd size bits
• Auto-release design prevents "frozen" bits

Features

• Collet, 3/8"
• Fits Black & Decker 2720 And 3315.

Product Description

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Product Description

Finally, an affordable quick change collet system with ultra precision! These spring collets are hardened and ground to exacting tolerances and offer incredible holding power. The kit includes R-8 arbor and nut, spanner wrench, plastic carrying case and collets sized 1/8", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8", and 1". What's more , the nut features a self ejecting rim! A set like this will truly speed up any tool changing process. Drawbar size 3/8" x 16. ... Read more