1/2 collet for jasper perfect circle jig?

[on1wheel01 10+ year member]

Just picked one up and most routers i can find are 1/2 collets. It says 1/4 so must u use a 1/4. I guess a 1/2 could throw off the measurement?? Im also having a hard time finding a decent price on one that is in the fitment guide for it

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[dappa5 10+ year member]

i've used 1/2 but you must compensate for it in your measurments/ i.e. lots of test cuts lol/

and it fits my cheap azz $59 ryobi and my $350 porter cable

 

[on1wheel01 10+ year member]

$59 ryobi fool where u get it cuz it fits all ryobi models

 

[bigl1971]

I use a 1/2 carbide endmill in my router. When you use a 1/2 bit the hole will be a 1/4 inch larger than the markings on the Jasper Jig. So if you use a half inch bit and need a 12 inch hole you need to put the pin in the hole for 11 3/4. Hope this helps.

 

[galacticmonkey 5,000+ posts]

A 1/2" collet is fine, but use a 1/4" bit.

 

[GetLikeMe 10+ year member]

A 1/2" collet is fine, but use a 1/4" bit.

x2 collet dont matter as long as the bit is a 1/4 spiral upcut

 

[on1wheel01 10+ year member]

really??? sweet thanx guys

 

[on1wheel01 10+ year member]

now i just gotta find a router that is on the list of fitment for it plenty of nice ones round here used for 40 but they not on the list

 

[on1wheel01 10+ year member]

ok just another quick ? the fitment guide says a bosch 1615 will fit. I have found a 1615evs is it the same or different i wonder

 

[bigl1971]

The guide from Jasper does not list all the routers the jig will fit. I have a Milwaukee router that IS NOT on the list. I was going to buy a new router when I ordered my jig. But the jig did have the right holes to fit my router and it works fine.

 

[on1wheel01 10+ year member]

man now cant find a bit on ebay maybe lowes has one

 

[on1wheel01 10+ year member]

The guide from Jasper does not list all the routers the jig will fit. I have a Milwaukee router that IS NOT on the list. I was going to buy a new router when I ordered my jig. But the jig did have the right holes to fit my router and it works fine.

huh thanx bro. Maybe i will go with the black and decker for 30-40(hes askin 40 but maybe less he would take) or the bosch for 65 but has a few new bits (not sure which ones they are)

 

[z0n3d0u7 10+ year member]

I just got a pretty nice Craftsmen from Sears that came with both a 1/4 and 1/2" collet. It costed me $69 new, And the jaspers guide says it will fit most sears routers.

 

[Moe Lester 10+ year member]

http://www.castlewholesalers.com/PORTER-CABLE-693LRPK-Router-Kit-1-3-4-Peak-HP.html

Porter cable router, comes with 1/4 and 1/2 inch collets as well as a plunge base and a fixed base. This is the one I have and it has worked flawlessly for years. If you want to spend about that much I highly recommend it. I remember mine costing a bit less, this may be a newer updated model with the Obama price inflation included as well. If you want something cheaper for only cutting holes any simple plunge router will work as long as it fits the jig.

Yes a 1/2" bit will also work as mentioned before, just adjust your hole size for the extra bit size.

The 1/2" shank 1/4" bits will also work with no adjustment to hole size on the jig. The only thing you may run into is the bits cost more and usually don't have much cutting depth so if you happen to cut a baffle over 1" you might run out of bit before making it through. There may be some out there that have more depth, I just havent looked for them.

 

[on1wheel01 10+ year member]

Yea lol thats the fixed base porter cable I have. Would buy the plunge base but hell it costs $100. And it would be nice to have a few routers on hand.