{"product_id":"reducing-collet-1-2-1-4-for-router-bits","title":"Reducing Collet 1\/2' - 1\/4' For Router Bits","description":"\u003ch6 style=\"margin-bottom: 17px\"\u003e\r\n\u003cimg alt=\"Pro-Tech. South African favourite for over 30 Years\" height=\"75\" src=\"images\/protech\/protech_logo.png\" style=\"float: right; margin-bottom: -6px;\" width=\"286\"\u003eCollet \r\nsleeve - 1\/2' - 1\/4'\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"img-responsive pull-left\" src=\"images\/protech\/kpcol_sm1.jpg\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\r\nReducing collet sleeve\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe reducing collet sleeve is used with a router's exisitng 1\/2' collet. \r\nSimply fit the sleeve in the collet to be able to fit 1\/4' shank router bits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"margin-bottom: 17px\"\u003e\r\n\u003cimg alt=\"Pro-Tech. South African favourite for over 30 Years\" height=\"75\" src=\"images\/protech\/protech_logo.png\" style=\"float: right; margin-bottom: -6px;\" width=\"286\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctable class=\"SpecsTable table-responsive\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecsSubHeading\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecsSubHeading\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003eØ 1\/2' - 1\/4'\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSafety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecHeading\" colspan=\"4\" style=\"text-align: center\"\u003econsider \r\n\t\tsafety for your health and the people around you\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd colspan=\"4\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ch4\u003eGeneral safety suggestions:\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cp\u003eIt is advisable to always have the following items nearby and in a good \r\n\t\tcondition\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eEye protection – clean and scratch free \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eHearing protection – quality earmuffs \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eDust masks – discard old and dirty masks \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eGloves – for easy handling of material and hand protection \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 25%;\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cimg alt=\"Wear Gloves\" height=\"70\" src=\"images\/safety\/VS-wear-gloves_icon1.png\" width=\"65\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 25%;\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cimg alt=\"Eye Protection\" height=\"70\" src=\"images\/safety\/VS-safety-eyes_icon1.png\" width=\"65\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 25%;\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cimg alt=\"Hearing Protection\" height=\"70\" src=\"images\/safety\/VS-hearing-protect_icon1.png\" width=\"65\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 25%;\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cimg alt=\"Dust Mask\" height=\"70\" src=\"images\/safety\/VS-safety-dust-mask_icon1.png\" width=\"65\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd style=\"width: 25%\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"feature_box\" style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 11px\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\tWear Gloves\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd style=\"width: 25%\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"feature_box\" style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 11px\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\tEye Protection\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd style=\"width: 25%\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"feature_box\" style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 11px\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\tHearing Protection\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd style=\"width: 25%\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"feature_box\" style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 11px\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\tDust Mask\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eTo use router bits safely (and to get the best results from your router), the \r\nrouter bits need to be installed properly into the router's collet. Improper installation \r\nof your bits can cause excessive chatter and could increase the likelihood that \r\nthe bits will break when in use. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eClean and sharp\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFirst of all, before beginning any routing operation, check your bits to \r\nmake sure that they are clean, relatively free of pitch, and most of all, sharp. \r\nIf the bit is dull, chipped, is excessively burned or has any other defect, \r\nit should be sharpened or replaced before use. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003e\r\n\u003cimg height=\"213\" src=\"images\/protech\/collet_fit_sm1.jpg\" style=\"float: right\" width=\"193\"\u003eCorrect \r\ncollet and collet nut fit\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMost router collets have a recess (groove) that needs to click into a circlip \r\nthat resides inside the collet nut. Failing to ensure that the collet 'clicked' \r\ninto the collet nut will cause you to struggle to remove the router bit after \r\ntightening. This could cause the collet to break or be removed by a technical \r\nrepair centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003e\r\n\u003cimg height=\"334\" src=\"images\/protech\/collet_fit_sm2.jpg\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 13px; margin-bottom: 21px;\" width=\"273\"\u003eCorrect \r\nfit inside the collet\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhen installing the bit into the collet, do not tighten the collet with the bit \r\n'seated.' Instead, insert the bit until the shank (bit shaft) reaches \r\nthe bottom of the collet, then ease it out about 2 mm before tightening the collet. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the bit is tightened, there should be no less than  \u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e\/\u003csub\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e \r\n's of the length of the shank in the collet. If your bit has a shank that is too \r\nshort, then the bit should be replaced. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eSafety gear\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThere are a few other safety measures to keep in mind whenever you use your router. \r\nFirst of all, remember to always wear appropriate safety gear as indicated above.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eCorrect speed setting\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSecond, be sure to set your router to the proper speed for your router bit. \r\nSetting your router to an incorrect speed will not only affect the router's performance, \r\nbut also can cause the bit to break much more easily and even cause bodily harm. \r\nThe speed at which a router bit turns can be important. The typical router runs \r\nat about 22,000 rpm, which is fine for most bits. But as the diameter of the bit \r\nincreases, you’ll want to slow things down. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAlso, before beginning any routing operation, be certain that you give the router's \r\nmotor time to come up to full speed for the chosen setting. Beginning to cut before \r\nthe bit is at full speed can give less than desired results. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\u003ca class=\"button\" href=\"index.php?route=information\/information\u0026amp;information_id=31\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\r\nSpeed Settings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Saddle Creek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67524112875810,"sku":"KP COL","price":163.3,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/saddlecreek.co.za\/products\/reducing-collet-1-2-1-4-for-router-bits","provider":"Saddle Creek","version":"1.0","type":"link"}