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Anyone know of a collet adapter for using a 3/16" shank end mill in either a 1/4" or 1/2" collet?

Dave,
I once went on a hunt for something similar and came up empty. I think it was a safety issue about a collet holding in essence another Collet. I guess you can't find the right collet...It may be easier to find the right/new bit with a shank that will work with what you are using. I know Dremel makes about four or five different size collets for there machine.

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Dave Bland

remember...

"If it doesn't play in tune...it's just pretty wood"

there are all sorts of collet adapters out there, e.g. 1/4 to 1/8, 1/2 to metric, but i've never seen one to 3/16.

David, try MLCS Router Bits. "adapter bushings"

Jimmy, U DA MAN! They indeed have an adapter for a 3/16" shank bit.

As for the question about the adapters, we're using really small router bits, cutting softwood. The bit practically doesn't even see the wood.

Thanks for your help, everyone!

thanks jim. i used to be on their mailing list but seem to have been dropped since my last move. i will have to have a look.