# Router accessories
**URL:** https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/router-accessories/10933
**Category:** Hardware
**Created:** [August 22, 2019, 2:41am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/router-accessories/10933 "2019-08-22T02:41:26Z")
**Posts on this page:** 4
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### Author:  [@HomebrewHandy](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/HomebrewHandy)
#### Post date: [August 22, 2019, 2:41am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/router-accessories/10933/1 "2019-08-22T02:41:26Z")
I am looking to use some 1/8 inch bits for detail work but am struggling to find a good collet to step the Rigid router down from 1/2 to 1/8. I’ve seen people used the 1/4 collet and then a bit with a 1/4 that transitions to a 1/8 cutting surface but was just looking for the 1/2 to 1/8 collet if anyone has found a good one please share. Thanks!
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### Author:  [@dlang](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/dlang)
#### Post date: [August 22, 2019, 3:08am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/router-accessories/10933/2 "2019-08-22T03:08:30Z")
a quick google search found me:
> **[Router Collet Reducer, 1/2" OD, 1/8" ID, Southeast Tool SE6390](http://www.carbideprocessors.com/router-collet-reducer-1-2-od-1-8-id-southeast-tool-se6390/)**
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> Carbide Processors carries the best router collets and backs them with a 100% satisfaction guarantee!
> **[RB-115 High Precision Steel Router Collet Reducer 1/2 Overall Dia x 1/8 Inner...](https://www.amanatool.com/rb-115-high-precision-steel-router-collet-reducer-1-2-overall-dia-x-1-8-inner-dia-x-1-inch-long.html)**
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> High Precision Steel Router Collet Reducers
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### Author:  [@dlang](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/dlang)
#### Post date: [August 22, 2019, 3:10am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/router-accessories/10933/3 "2019-08-22T03:10:25Z")
I also found this other website talking about this issue, who knows if they know
anything about the topic 😉
> [@Recommendations for CNC Collet Adapters for 1/2" -\> 1/8"](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/recommendations-for-cnc-collet-adapters-for-1-2-1-8/1119):
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> I am using the recommended CNC router (Ridgid R22002) for my Maslow. The Ridgid R22002 comes with a 1/2" -\> 1/4" collet adapter. What are people using for a 1/2" -\> 1/8" collet adapter for using [1/8" CNC router bits](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010NI39WO)?
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### Author:  [@Jayster](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Jayster)
#### Post date: [August 22, 2019, 2:55pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/router-accessories/10933/4 "2019-08-22T14:55:01Z")
You can check out this thread as it might help. I had to manually modify one after a couple adapters were purchased that didn’t work.
> [@Collet and 1/8 router bits](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/collet-and-1-8-router-bits/8790/2):
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> I went through three different collet adapters that said they were for 1/2 to 1/8 but none of them even tightened the bit. I think I ended up manually modifying the adapter so it could tighten more. I’d recommend an 1/8 bit with a 1/4 shank if possible. I don’t remember where I got the one that ended up working - sorry, that’s probably not much help.