Where to get 1/2" to 6mm adapter

[inferno6688]

Hey guys,

I m looking for a 1/2" to 6mm adaptor/bushing for my router.
my router only has 1/2" and 1/4" collets, and i can't get a 6mm collet for it. obviously i want it to use 6mm router bits with it!!:cool:

Do u guys know who sell them?

Are there any disadvanatages and/or dangers of using these adapters?

Cheers:)

[Auld Bassoon]

I believe that WoodRat sell them (and have as agents here Timbecon, MIK and Carba-tec - I think).

[doug the slug]

I believe that WoodRat sell them (and have as agents here Timbecon, MIK and Carba-tec - I think).

that was my first thought too, Steve, when i read Inferno's request, but i checked my woodrat manual and they have the 8mm and 1/4 inch collets. and i believe carbatec WA is the official agent. its bloody hard to find stuff for the 'rat there now since they combined all the carbatec stores websites together a couple of months back. back to the topic of the thread, any of the above suppliers would be as good a start as anywhere but probably not as a woodrat accessory

[Q Joinery]

G'day
You might try "Carb-i-tool"
If they cant help they should be able to set you straight.

Cheers
Marty

[mat]

McJing in Yagoona is also worth a try.

www.mcjing.com.au

[inferno6688]

Cheers guys,
I'll give those guys a ring. :)

[ian]

Hey guys,

I m looking for a 1/2" to 6mm adaptor/bushing for my router.
my router only has 1/2" and 1/4" collets, and i can't get a 6mm collet for it. obviously i want it to use 6mm router bits with it!!:cool:

Do u guys know who sell them?

Cheers:)Inferno
who do you get 6mm shank cutters from?
I don't think I've ever seen any?

ian

[mat]

I just noticed in my Makita Router book that they sell a 6mm reducer as an accessory.

[Barry_White]

Maybe the Triton one may work for you.

[bsrlee]

This must be a popular question, I'm certain I've posted this info to a similar Q.

Lee Valley sell 6mm, 8mm, 1/6"(6.35mm) adapters/collets for 1/2" routers. takes about a week to get here by air mail.

[inferno6688]

Ian: I get the 6mm cutters from overseas. Dad gets them for me when he is travelling.

I have Carbi-tool, McJing, and Timbecon and none of them have it.

Looks like Lee Valley is the go then!

Cheers guys! :)

[Zed]

roger gifkins has them - good ones too, with a edge so they dont fall down the barrel odf your shaft. about $ 13 call him or http://www.gifkins.com.au/

[ian]

Ian: I get the 6mm cutters from overseas. Dad gets them for me when he is travelling.If your router or a very similar one is sold in the places where your dad picks up the 6mm cutters, he should also be able to get a 6mm collet for it. Especially if the router is a name brand like Makita, Bosch, etc.

ian