Bushing to run 1/8" bit in 1/4" collet

[Phil Thien]

I have a Dewalt DWP-611PK router.

I'd like to be able to use a 1/8" bit in this unit. It came w/ a 1/4" collet only.

I cannot find a collet that will do what I'd like.

Is there a bushing I can source locally that will adapt a 1/8" bit to 1/4"?

I've done some research and people mention a Rotozip "collet," but I think this is an actual collet for the Rotozip tool and maybe has more than a 1/4" O.D.? Hard to tell!

I see MLCS has split bushings here:

http://mlcswoodworking.com/orderstatus/html/smarthtml/pages/bushing_ball_bearings.html

But they get less than rave reviews on some of the sites.

If I can find something at a big-box store locally, that would be preferable, I guess. Shipping a $4 or $5 item doesn't seem practical.

Thanks!
Phil

[Van Huskey]

Never tried it but would a die grinder reducing collet work?

[Myk Rian]

Found these;
http://www.rotozip.com/en-us/Pages/CategoryDetail.aspx?pid=19_8
http://gpcollets.com/adapter_cross.html
http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?20315-OT-very-small-project&highlight=collet
The MCLS adapters may work also.

[Jerrimy Snook]

I bought a die grinder reducer collet similar to the MLCS from Snap On tools that has worked wonderfully for me. I tried the Rotozip adapter but the 1/8" shank would not be centered in the adapter and the 1 mm bits would break immediately.

Jerrimy

[Phil Thien]

Okay, I found the chuck adapter kit from Roto-zip at Sears. It has a 1/8" hole and set screw, and then has a 1/4" shaft on the other end.

I don't know how it will work. I'll post back if I need to find something that works better.

I'm a little surprised DeWalt doesn't make a 1/8" collet for this router. They make 1/8" collets for their larger routers.

Thanks!