Makita router collet

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What collets will fit the Makita rt0701 router? I’ve searched the site. But I don’t see a which one would be best. I see references to ER collets but they don’t look like they will fit.

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Those from the store (since the Carbide Compact Router and the RT0701 are very similar/compatible), or those from Elaire

Indeed, anything called “ER” collet will not fit.

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Not a lot of choice. Carbide is out. Makita does not offer 1/8 collet. Elarie seems to be the last choice.

Thanks.

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Been waiting for it to come back in stock with Carbide… but might just have to get it from Elarie.

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Note that the 1/4" Makita collet is easy to find on Amazon

The 1/8" model less so.

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I ended up ordering it from Elarie. Didn’t realize they are only 35 miles from me. Found one for less money but not sure of the quality.

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Please note that that is a stock collet, not a precision one, marketed for use w/ the router for hand-held use — the Carbide 3D and Elaire collets are much nicer w/ much lower runout.

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Does this mean I should replace the collet that came with the router with a more precise collet?

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Yes, if you’re using the stock Makita collet you’ll find a precision collet, either from Elaire or the Carbide 3D pair to be a marked improvement.

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And don’t forget my favorite… 3/8 for Makita.

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While not a Makita Router… I too am looking for a replacement collet for my Carbide Compact Router. I see the Carbide store is sold out.

Any suggestions on where I can look. I tried purchasing a standard ER11 collet from Amazon. I found out it won’t fit. Would like a 1/4" and 1/8".

Any help would be appreciated.

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The answer to your question is in this very thread. Check the second entry.

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thank you very much.

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