8mm collett

[harry_]

I have an OF2200 router as I am ordering a 1/4" collet to work with most of the bits I have until I phase them out, is there any practical reason to get the 8mm collet? I already have an OF1400 with an 8mm collet.

 

[peter halle]

I have an OF2200 router as I am ordering a 1/4" collet to work with most of the bits I have until I phase them out, is there any practical reason to get the 8mm collet? I already have an OF1400 with an 8mm collet.

The 1400 collet will fit.  Save your money.

Peter

 

[harry_]

Yeah I know the 1400 collet will fit but:
1. it takes a different size wrench
2. both routers may not be on the same site at the same time

My thinking was: do we really even have 8mm bits here in the states? I have the LR32 which are 8mm bits and the OF2200 don't work with that. So is there really a need (for me) for that router with that collet at all?

 

[peter halle]

Sorry for my misunderstanding of intent.  8mm router bits are rare here.  Check out the Festool availability and see how many are available and would use as an example.

Peter

 

[harry_]

No worries, Peter. Thanks for the input!

 

[sancho57]

For the 2200, I know of no reason to have a 8mm collet for it. For the 1010 and 1400 yes as these can be used woth the LR 32 kit which has 8mm bits

 

[MrToolJunkie]

Depends if you have 8mm bits.

 

[harry_]

Depends if you have 8mm bits.

Thanks for your input. it was as intelligent as it was useful.

 

[xedos]

LEIGH has lots of 8mm shank bits.

Not that you'd really want to use a 2200 on a dovetail jig.

Rob Lee at LeeValley has a good selection of 8mm shank bits too. Many of them Festool.