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  1. 03-02-2009, 08:56 PM #1
    alecu7
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    Bosch Colt router and 1/8" collet

    Hi all,

    I got a Bosch Colt router that takes only 1/4" collet. Is there an adaptor to use 1/8" collet as well? I have quite a few bits with 1/8" shank that I like to use it.

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    Alecu
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  2. 03-02-2009, 09:01 PM #2
    Torchhead
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    www.mlcswoodworking.com item #271. Adapter bushings.

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  3. 03-02-2009, 10:20 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Torchhead View Post
    www.mlcswoodworking.com item #271. Adapter bushings.

    TOM CAUDLE
    www.CandCNC.com

    Thank you Tom.
    That's exactly what I'm looking for.

    Alecu
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  4. 03-02-2009, 11:18 PM #4
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    horrible runout

    You will get horrible runout with bushings like that. Check with Ron Reed at PreciseBits.com - they make ultra precision collets for Porter Cable and have announced Bosh support including the Colt. Their website is now showing Bosch collets, but the link is not active yet...

    http://www.precisebits.com/gateways/ColletsNutsHome.htm

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  5. 03-03-2009, 01:03 PM #5
    alecu7
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    Quote Originally Posted by jemmyell View Post
    You will get horrible runout with bushings like that. Check with Ron Reed at PreciseBits.com - they make ultra precision collets for Porter Cable and have announced Bosh support including the Colt. Their website is now showing Bosch collets, but the link is not active yet...

    http://www.precisebits.com/gateways/ColletsNutsHome.htm

    -James
    I'll check into that too. Thanks James.
    Alecu
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  6. 03-15-2010, 01:41 AM #6
    ATRepair
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    I know this thread is old but...
    I found THESE for using 1/8" bits. They look like a middle of the road price and quality. The design is similar to the stock 1/4" collet.
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