1/2 inch to 1/8 inch collet

[wemme]

Hello.
Does anyone know where I can get a 1/2 inch to 1/8 inch collet from?, I have and have found 1/2 to 1/4 inch.
Regards
Bart

[dvanr]

Hello Bart

Try Brady's corner at the bottom (http://www.shopbottools.com/Brady%27s_tricks.htm)

and this thread to check the pricing

http://www.talkshopbot.com/forum/messages/7/13841.html?1151331024#POST37417

[kfitz]

http://rlspellmanmfg.com/index_bushings.html

You can buy them individually. All the way down to 1/16". They work great.

[zeykr]

MLCS sells bushings also: http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/adapbush.html

[kfitz]

The nice thing about the Spellman bushings is that it is VERY easy to change bits. I have had trouble with getting broken bits out of other bushings/collets. I highly recommend them.

[wemme]

Thanks all. Jamie from shopbot has a 1/8 insert for the quick change chuck which i am looking into.

[mikek]

ENCO has a 1/2" shank Stubby Collet chuck;
http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PMAKA=308-0018
and a 1/8" collet that should work for you.
http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PMAKA=891-6984
Just noticed the chuck is on sale for $49.95 right now.

[blairjj]

Here is a 1/4 to 1/8 http://www.tools-plus.com/ast20028.html