Collet system
Makita RT0701C collet: 1/4 in part 763637-1 and wrenches
The Makita RT0701C's own 1/4 in collet (763637-1), the wrenches Makita supplies, the router's speed and power labels, and why it is not an ER collet.
Also listed as 763637-1, Makita 1/4 in collet cone
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Short answer
The Makita RT0701C uses Makita's own 1/4 in collet, part 763637-1, supplied with two spanner wrenches (781039-9 and 781011-1). It is a router collet, not an ER collet. Makita lists the router at 1-1/4 HP maximum horsepower and 10,000 to 30,000 RPM no-load.
What fitsAll 3 items that fit
- Router (kit)Makita RT0701CX3 1‑1/4 HP compact router kit (RT0701C with fixed, plunge, tilt and offset bases)Check price on Amazon
Key facts
- Type
- Makita's own router collet, part 763637-1 (not an ER collet)[1]
- Standard
- Not confirmed
- Collet dimensions
- Not confirmed
- Shank range makers list
- 1/4 in (6.35 mm, calculated from 25.4 mm per inch)[1][2]A 1/4 in shank is not a 6 mm shank.
- Largest inch size listed
- 1/4 in, the collet Makita specifies for the RT0701C[1]Makita's page also shows a 3/8 in collet (763619-3) among related accessories; without the parts breakdown we do not list it as RT0701C fit.
- Range per collet
- Not confirmed
- Nut thread
- Not confirmed
- Spindles and routers that use it
- Makita RT0701C compact router: 1-1/4 HP maximum horsepower label, 10,000-30,000 RPM no-load, 3.9 lb and 7-7/8 in with the fixed base[1]HP is Makita's label; it is not a comparison with spindle kW ratings.
- Sizes supplied in kits
- 763637-1 (1/4 in) with two spanner wrenches (781039-9 and 781011-1), a trimmer base and a straight guide[1]
- Runout claims (maker's)
- Not confirmed
- Makers' clamping rules
- Not confirmed
- Not confirmed
- Not confirmed
Watch out for
- ER collets do not fit the RT0701C; it takes Makita's own collet.
- Makita shows a 3/8 in collet among related accessories, but specifies the RT0701C for its 1/4 in collet.
- Never run a bit above its maker's stated speed; the RT0701C's no-load range reaches 30,000 RPM.
What fits
Product details below are the seller's own description unless a source is shown. Pick the variant named for each item.
Spare collet
Makita 763637‑1 1/4 in collet cone for the RT0701C and RT0700CChoose the 1/4 in collet cone (763637-1).
Makita lists 763637-1 as the 1/4 in collet supplied with the RT0701C.
Router
Makita RT0701C 1‑1/4 HP compact router, fixed base (65 mm class, 1/4 in collet)Choose the RT0701C with the fixed base and 1/4 in collet.
Makita supplies it with collet 763637-1 and two wrenches.
Router (kit)
Makita RT0701CX3 1‑1/4 HP compact router kit (RT0701C with fixed, plunge, tilt and offset bases)Choose the RT0701CX3 kit for the same RT0701C router with extra bases.
Makita lists the RT0701CX3 kit with the 1/4 in collet.
The RT0701C is a 65 mm class router; see 65 mm mounts for holders and boots.
Questions
What collet does the Makita RT0701C use?
Makita lists the included 1/4 in collet as part 763637-1, supplied with two spanner wrenches, 781039-9 and 781011-1.[1]
Does the Makita RT0701C take a 1/2 in bit?
No. Makita specifies the RT0701C for a 1/4 in collet. For 1/2 in shanks, look at an ER20 spindle instead.[1]