1/4 inch collet (or adapter) for PC 7518?

[Marty Gulseth]

Hi folks,

Im looking for either a 1/4" collet, or an adapter, for my PC 7518. It's mounted in a table with a lift. A web search and results at the popular on-line merchant yields results, but the reviews seem to be mixed. Any guidance from the creek? Thanks and Happy (SAFE!) New Year to all!

Marty

[Mel Fulks]

I think the ones I have were made by Porter Cable. The 1/4 inch collets obviously don’t have as much grip, and might wear out faster, but
I doubt there is a better brand.

[Jim W. White]

If I were to source anything other than OEM it would be fr4om here. I got a precision collet for my hand-held trim router as I was doing some very fine scribed lines at the time. they are indeed very nice collets.

Jim in Idaho

Collets, Nuts and Toolholders (precisebits.com) (https://www.precisebits.com/gateways/colletsnutshome.htm?gclid=Cj0KCQiAoNWOBhCwARIsAAiH nEg6fPr3IJ2RjCh7D6YrvfwzH5ebdO-bvS0Du_lf9kki5ZgkDIfONFoaAr54EALw_wcB)

[Ray Newman]

Another source: http://elairecorp.com/portercablecollets.html

Besides Porter-Cable, elaire manufactures collect for others brands -- http://elairecorp.com/routercollets.html

[Mike Kees]

Not sure what exactly you are asking but if your question was would I use a collet to get to 1/4'' or a reducer ? My answer would be I prefer the collet route.

[Ed Aumiller]

The same collet is used on the PC690, PC890, PC 7518, PC7519... the original PC collet works great..
just do not bottom it out before tightening and keep it clean..

[Brian Tymchak]

Another source: http://elairecorp.com/portercablecollets.html

Besides Porter-Cable, elaire manufactures collect for others brands -- http://elairecorp.com/routercollets.html

+1. I have the 7518 in my table. I got the set (1/4, 3/8, 1/2) about 3 months ago from elaire. The 1/4 works great. Have used it several times already.

[Marty Gulseth]

Thanks all, for tips and info! I just ordered the Elaire 1/4” collet.

Marty

[Marty Gulseth]

Not sure what exactly you are asking but if your question was would I use a collet to get to 1/4'' or a reducer ? My answer would be I prefer the collet route.

My first choice is a whole collet, I ordered the Elaire that Ray recommended - the most economical solution!

[Curt Harms]

I haven't needed a replacement collet yet but if/when I do Elaire will probably be my choice. I have a Freud FT2000E which hasn't been sold in the U.S. for several years. Elaire has collets for it.

[Michael Schuch]

The same collet is used on the PC690, PC890, PC 7518, PC7519... the original PC collet works great..
just do not bottom it out before tightening and keep it clean..

Not only do the Porter Cable routers share the same collets but my Dewalt router also uses the same collets.