Milwaukee 5625

[edp]

We replace all of our hand held power tools about every two years and I have found that the best prices have always been on Amazon.com. We use DeWalt routers, jigsaws, random orbit and belt sanders and 1/2" drills - Amazon sells quite a bit below the distributor prices and saves us money every time.

[stickman]

I am strongly considering the Milwaukee 5625 for my next replacement for the shopbot.

[paco]

Just got a reply from MK support for 3/8" collet;

"The 3/8" collet is part number 48-66-1000 and the collet nut is 44-40-0095 Call 1-800-268-4015 to order."

Maybe it's worth looking to have 'em locally first...

Seem there are no other size available else than 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2".

[jay_p]

Paco,

Here is that collet on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...e&n=228013

Thanks for getting the part number. I have looked for these before but couldn't find them. Amazon doesn't seem to have the nut, but I have extra 1/4" collets that I can switch over.

Jay

[waynelocke]

I looked on Amazon and the 48-66-1000 collet is shaped differently in the photo than the MW Collet on my 5625 router and the 5625 is not listed as compatible in the specs on the page. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...e&n=228013

I really miss the 3/8 collet on my old PC.

Wayne

[paco]

Yes, something's wrong. I asked a double check on this part compatibility for the 5625... more later...

[paco]

Triple check and seem that the number is good but the picture might not be. It's a collet, not a sleeve.

[paco]

I just sent a request for 1/8" collet... I guess it would depend on how many they can sell...

[waynelocke]

Paco,
Please let us know if you order one and it is correct. I have some skepticism because I just check ed the parts schematics for the 5625 and the 5620, which Amazon lists as using the 48-66-1000 collet. The 1/4" collet and collet nuts are different for these routers.
Wayne

[paco]

About the 1/8" collet:

"Sorry, the 1/8" collet is not available."

I wonder what it would cost to have 'em machine at batch of 50 to 100...? Might not be a problem to sell that number...? From what I can see with mine, it seem like soft steel not tool steel (not hard enough).

Yeah, I'm still skeptical too but the tach. rep. really replied:

"The 3/8" collet is part number 48-66-1000 and the collet nut is 44-40-0095 Call 1-800-268-4015 to order."

then

"You asked for the 3/8" collet, the number supplied is correct. The tool comes with a 1/2" collet & nut assembly"

then

"All the outside sizes of the collet are the same, the only difference is the hole in the center of the collet, being, 1/4", 3/8", or 1/2"."

then

"All of the collets are the same, if you order the part numbers I supplied. The picture may be of a different part number."

So I guess we'll have to thrust that. That's why I suggest to buy it locally if possible so it'll be easier to return and avoid shipping fee if it doesn't fit... what I would do is ask for a 3/8" collet to the local dealer and provide the number just if he doesn't find it on his own.

I asked MK support about it because I have this new pot. cutomer that plan to provide his own tooling (3/8" shank) for a very special project... more later in a few days/weeks...