This post contains purchasing information for collets and collet nuts for the FS CNC Router. This post also contains purchasing information for a basic router bits set.
Purchasing Collets and Collet Nuts
- Ace collet requirements are Milwaukee brand Collet and Nut Assembly.
- Ace stocks: ¼” and ½” collets. See Collets and Bits for the FS CNC Router
Collet Requirements
The collet and nuts must be compatible with the model of the router in the FS CNC Router, which is:
Milwaukee CAT. NO. 5625-20
Be aware that Milwaukee makes collets for grinders. Be careful not to purchase Milwaukee “grinder” collets, because grinder collets will not work in the FS CNC Router.
Note: Do not use ER collets, which are designed for CNC spindles. ER collets are not compatible with this router.
Links for Purchasing Collets and Collet Nuts
To purchase Milwaukee Style 48-66-1010 Router Collets:
https://elairecorp.com/milwaukeeroutercollets/
To purchase Milwaukee Style collet nuts (which Elaire does not sell):
https://www.ereplacementparts.com/milwaukee-562520-ser-395a-router-parts-c-131_5075_5756.html
Collet Nut Part Number: 44-40-0095
To purchase Milwaukee 48-66-1015 1/4-Inch Self-Releasing Collet and Locking Nut Assembly:
https://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-48-66-1015-Self-Releasing-Locking-Assembly/dp/B00007FPIQ
Purchasing Bits
Ace provides only a basic selection of Bits and End Mills for shared use. See Collets and Bits for the FS CNC Router
Basic Starter Set of Bits
To purchase a basic set of router bits, consider purchasing a ¼” shank set: up cut bit, down cut bit, detailing bit, vgroove bit, such as SpeTool 4pc Set
Also consider this starting set: SpeTool CNC Router Bits Carving 8 Pcs Set
Surfacing Bit
Consider purchasing the following surfacing bit: