Router Collet replacement

[dwfait]

Hi all - I have a router I bought and have lost all but the collet that was attached, which seems to be an 8mm one that none of my 1/4" bits fit.

It's a Bosch POF 1400 ACE - and the official 1/4" collet with locking nut is over 1/3 the price of the router itself! Is there anything else I can buy that will do? A collet sleeve? I'm a bit clueless with power tools and haven't really used a router before so thought I'd ask before I do something dangerous / buy the wrong thing.

 

[Newbie_Neil]

As you are just starting out with a router I would recommend that you keep the collet and invest in 8mm cutters. They are the same price as 1/4", but they have much more steel so that they are a lot stronger.

Wealden are a great place to buy your cutters.

Neil

 

[Bill Derr]

I bought a replacement collet for my GOF1400ACE for about £30 inc vat and postage from a firm called Carlisle glass - might be worth a google.

 

[Robbo3]

Looks like the collets are available from Amazon for £11 - £13 depending on size.
- https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_no ... sch+collet

Check the part numbers against the manual to make sure they are correct.
Manual is available to download (under Technical Data tab)
- https://www.bosch-do-it.com/gb/en/diy/t ... _technical