Ridgid Router Collet

[Patty Hann]

I have a Ridgid R2401 compact router.
Is there an aftermarket collet available for it?
I'd like to replace the OEM collet with something a little better.

I know there are ones available for the Bosch, Dewalt, and Makita palm routers (and maybe others like PC).
But I can't locate one for the Ridgid... (maybe because there isn't one).
Anyone know of a source for this?
Thanks

[Ralph Okonieski]

http://elairecorp.com/routercollets/

I ordered collets from here to replace oem ones. No issues with company or collets. Happy customer. Not sure of they have for Ridgid but would be worth checking with them.

[Patty Hann]

http://elairecorp.com/routercollets/

I ordered collets from here to replace oem ones. No issues with company or collets. Happy customer. Not sure of they have for Ridgid but would be worth checking with them.

I checked there... the didn't list Ridgid, but I may contact them anyway.
From what I read they will make me one (custom job) if I can send either a drawing or the collet itself. (I'd send the collet).
However, the price of a custom-made collet may be more than I'm willing to spend.
We shall see...

[Dave Sabo]

I think you're gonna have to take your collet to the Depot and Lowes and see if it will fit on the DeWalt, Makita, Milwaukee, Ryobi, or Bosch compact routers.

Then you'll have a starting point.

And.......................if ya ain't willin to pay up, just forget the whole thing because what you want is not a commodity item that is produced by dozens of manufacturers.

[Jim Becker]

Patti, you'll have to balance the cost of an aftermarket quality collet...if you can find one or have one made...vs the $140 cost of the router you have and a new, similar one from other brands. Dave's idea to take the existing collet to test on other brands has value, but do remember it's not just about the threading but also the the taper that the collect seats into. You'll want to carefully compare your collet to one off the other brand samples in that respect. Collets have to have all the parameters exact to work properly...and safely.

[Alan Schwabacher]

There doesn't seem to be much room for a better collet. But you can buy an OEM replacement to bring a worn one back to new status: https://www.ereplacementparts.com/collet-p-163294.html

[Justin Rapp]

I don't know if you will find a better aftermarket one but here is an oem if yours is worn

https://www.amazon.com/671361001-671362001-Ridgid-Collet-Router/dp/B0BY5T1M8K/ref=sr_1_9?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3j-CanQch-hTk8amZvbgeFTvoqUwq8t4ITa48yX2WPMuQ6yoFfOInIsw-seWycgjBeTiU4fkyWjQ4oKLN1TKwQDqBSHEcAyE-TV72V5gvGg87wlSzLRfC_kXMAE2CrShY_l3xmVdvFikr7DC4Zi 7XFevLUF4rzLnwgfNOx99gKSXls85LgiMQ11rNlEyDfagHo78T n3eSaQu7ix7-35YFSxfTOw9udCaWI0LE5h8ZqosKgQf2ZtsDY8tPGDOCJo_Li9 4eWgfH-MLZU2gJ4BzmubYoU6xpjqoo9cLj8F-ZXo.duNITbR7RUi1OgyhWZednj31K7vKgH7-CTOuomyBjeY&dib_tag=se&keywords=ridgid+router+collet&qid=1708545917&sr=8-9

[Dave Sabo]

I’m with Jim on this one.

best to just put the money towards getting a better router with a better OEM collet.

[Patty Hann]

I’m with Jim on this one.

best to just put the money towards getting a better router with a better OEM collet.

OH, I have 4 routers.... Milwaukee 5616 for the table, Bosch 1617 for manual use, Dewalt 611 compact and the Ridgid compact.
The Ridgid was my first router. There's nothing wrong with it. I want to dedicate it to strictly edge use. But I'd still like the collet to be a little better.
I will use the Dewalt for other "compact routing".

[Dave Sabo]

OH, I have 4 routers.... Milwaukee 5616 for the table, Bosch 1617 for manual use, Dewalt 611 compact and the Ridgid compact.
The Ridgid was my first router. There's nothing wrong with it. I want to dedicate it to strictly edge use. But I'd still like the collet to be a little better.
I will use the Dewalt for other "compact routing".


Even with the new info., my advice remains the same. If the tool isn't suited for the job, move on - regardless of sentimentality. Especially if the ecomomics favor doing so.

[Curt Harms]

I checked there... the didn't list Ridgid, but I may contact them anyway.
From what I read they will make me one (custom job) if I can send either a drawing or the collet itself. (I'd send the collet).
However, the price of a custom-made collet may be more than I'm willing to spend.
We shall see...

It's worth the dime for a phone call. You might find that collet is used by more than one machine. I have a Freud FT2000E router which has been out of production for a long time and investigated replacement collets if I need one. It turns out at least according to the source I found that the FT2000E and DeWalt 625 use the same collet.

[Jim Becker]

It's worth the dime for a phone call. You might find that collet is used by more than one machine. I have a Freud FT2000E router which has been out of production for a long time and investigated replacement collets if I need one. It turns out at least according to the source I found that the FT2000E and DeWalt 625 use the same collet.
That's because, if I'm not mistaken, they both stem from an Elu router first made many years ago.

[Curt Harms]

That's because, if I'm not mistaken, they both stem from an Elu router first made many years ago.

That could well be.

[Dave Sabo]

It's worth the dime for a phone call.


I disagree entirely.

After you spend countless minutes on hold or navigating the customer service phone gauntlet, you'll reach a someone (if you're lucky) that has absolutely no clue about the subject . Even if Ridgid had the information you seek , they wouldn't be inclined to tell you anyway.

Call us so you can use our time telling us our product isn't so great and then ask us if we can direct you to a competitor to sell you a part that's better ?

:rolleyes:

[Patty Hann]

I disagree entirely.

After you spend countless minutes on hold or navigating the customer service phone gauntlet, you'll reach a someone (if you're lucky) that has absolutely no clue about the subject . Even if Ridgid had the information you seek , they wouldn't be inclined to tell you anyway.

Call us so you can use our time telling us our product isn't so great and then ask us if we can direct you to a competitor to sell you a part that's better ?

:rolleyes:


Not Ridgid... Elaire corporation for aftermarket collets https://elairecorp.com/routercollets/

[Dave Sabo]

Not Ridgid... Elaire corporation for aftermarket collets https://elairecorp.com/routercollets/

Sorry, my mistake.

Email is prob. more efficient though. But given the cost of a one off vs. the utility of that router to begin with ........id still recommend putting the money into a better product that comes with a better collet and a spindle that allows for greater (8mm) capacity.

If if it works fine (no bit slippage) just get over it and use the thing til the wheels fall off. If the collet is an issue..........that's a 100% dump the router and upgrade. Hot rodding that router makes little sense to me.

YMMV.

[Doug Garson]

I'm wondering why collets aren't universal. The only part of the collet that has to match the router is the thread on the nut. Why aren't they standard threads? Not denying they aren't just wondering why there aren't just two sizes, trim router size and full size router size.

[Patty Hann]

i'm wondering why collets aren't universal. The only part of the collet that has to match the router is the thread on the nut. Why aren't they standard threads? Not denying they aren't just wondering why there aren't just two sizes, trim router size and full size router size.

^^^^This^^^^

[Jim Becker]

^^^^This^^^^
It's not just about threading...it's also about the internal size and taper on the router, itself. There's not really been any incentive for mass market tool makers to standarize on something like this like there has been in the ER collet world that exists in the metalworking and CNC industries.

[Patty Hann]

Sorry, my mistake.

Email is prob. more efficient though. But given the cost of a one off vs. the utility of that router to begin with ........id still recommend putting the money into a better product that comes with a better collet and a spindle that allows for greater (8mm) capacity.

If if it works fine (no bit slippage) just get over it and use the thing til the wheels fall off. If the collet is an issue..........that's a 100% dump the router and upgrade. Hot rodding that router makes little sense to me.

YMMV.

Collet hasn't slipped, altho some users have had that experience.
I'll probably just get the OEM one ($4) from eReplacements and just have it if/when if I need it.