Product Description
CMT Router Collet Extension with 1/2" Collet is a precision-machined steel extension designed to give hand router users access to deep cavities, recesses, and hard-to-reach areas that standard router bits and collets simply cannot reach. Built from super strength steel and machined for exceptional concentricity, this collet extension is the right tool when extended routing depth is required without sacrificing accuracy or control.
Key Features
- Super strength steel construction - delivers the rigidity needed to maintain stability and resist flex during deep-reach routing operations, reducing vibration and improving cut quality.
- Precisely machined for accuracy - ensures concentricity between the shank and the included 1/2" collet, so the bit runs true and produces smooth, consistent cuts even in extended-reach applications.
- 1/2" shank diameter - fits standard 1/2" router collets, making this extension compatible with a wide range of hand routers without requiring adapters or special tooling.
- Includes 1/2" collet - accepts 1/2" shank router bits directly, so you can get to work routing deep profiles, mortises, and recesses right away without sourcing a separate collet.
- 3-15/32" total length - provides meaningful added reach into deep cavities that would otherwise be inaccessible with a standard bit-and-collet setup alone.
Why This Product
- When routing deep recesses, mortises, or cavities beyond the reach of a standard setup, this extension bridges the gap - literally - allowing the same hand router to handle work that would otherwise require specialized tooling or multiple tool changes.
- The precision machining for concentricity means extended reach does not come at the cost of accuracy - the bit stays on-center, producing cleaner cuts in hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF, laminates, and plastics alike.
- With a 1/2" shank and an included 1/2" collet, this extension integrates directly into existing 1/2" router setups without additional adapters, keeping the tool change simple and straightforward.
- Super strength steel construction gives this collet extension the durability to hold up under the demands of routing dense or layered materials, maintaining a secure grip on the bit shank throughout extended use.
Specifications
- Model Number: 796.001.00
- Brand: CMT Orange Tools
- Collet Diameter: 1/2"
- Bore Diameter: 12.7mm
- Total Length: 3-15/32"
- Shank Diameter: 1/2"
- Material: Steel
Approved Applications
- Extended reach routing in deep recesses and cavities
- Routing hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF, chipboard, laminates, and plastics
- Hand router use where standard bit reach is insufficient
Frequently Asked Questions
What size router bits does this collet extension accept?
This extension includes a 1/2" collet, so it accepts router bits with a 1/2" shank diameter. The bore diameter is 12.7mm, which corresponds to the standard 1/2" shank size.
What shank size do I need my router to have in order to use this extension?
Your router must have a 1/2" collet opening to accept this extension, as the extension itself has a 1/2" shank that seats directly into your router's collet.
How much additional reach does this collet extension provide?
The total length of the extension is 3-15/32", which provides the added reach needed to access deep cavities and recesses that cannot be reached with a standard router bit and collet combination alone.
Is this collet extension compatible with different material types?
Yes - the super strength steel construction and precision machining make this extension suitable for use when routing hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF, chipboard, laminates, and plastics with a hand router.
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