dflan004 Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 i have 2 routers, one craftsman in a router table and a porter cable plunge router. For the porter cable i have a spare 1/2" collet. Can i use that on the craftsman router in the router table or does each brand have their own proprietary collets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmotjr Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Well, the inside (bit) diameter needs to be universal, or else a bit wouldn't fit in every router. But the outside diameter could vary between manufacturers. The easiest solution is to try it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Collets vary quite a bit. Here's a DeWalt next to a more massive Milwaukee. The Mil and the larger PC share the same wrench size but, internal threads, etc. I do not know about. Should be easy enough to tell if the collect fits or not. If there is any question in your mind . . . it doesn't fit. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharleyL Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 Some do, but generally there are very few that will fit multiple routers and brands, but I needed a 1/4" collet for a Delta Router/Shaper and tried one from a Porter Cable router, and it fit. I then ordered a replacement Porter Cable collet for my Delta Router/Shaper, since the guy that I borrowed the collet from, wanted his back. It would be great if the manufacturers had standardized them, but I think it's too late for that. Porter Cable and Delta were kind under the same roof about the time that my Delta Router/Shaper was sold, so this is likely the reason why I got kind of lucky. Charley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrodk Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 I didn't notice this post earlier. The collet in my Hitachi router kept getting stuck and the nut would come off. I found Think and Tinker. They have some awesome after market collets and accessories for most routers. They seem to cater to the high volume and cnc market and it is high quality stuff. Aka made in America and expensive. The new collet really improved my router experience. Sent from my woodshop using duct tape, twine, and a bit of sawdust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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