# 1/2" collet

**URL:** <https://community.inventables.com/t/1-2-collet/19028>\
**Category:** Upgrades\
**Created:** [January 20, 2016, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/1-2-collet/19028 "2016-01-20T17:47:00Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![MichaelGrigg](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/michaelgrigg/32/12420_2.png) [@MichaelGrigg](https://community.inventables.com/u/MichaelGrigg)\
**Post date:** [January 20, 2016, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/1-2-collet/19028/1 "2016-01-20T17:47:00Z")

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Is there a VFD spindle available that accepts a 1/2" shank cutter and will also fit on the Xcarve? Or is there another option to upgrade to a 1/2" collet?

I have a collection of 1/2" shank cutters that I would like to use. I am considering upgrading to a VFD spindle if I can find one with a 1/2" collet. I considered upgrading to the SuperPID for my 611 but then again I am still stuck with a 1/4" collet. I am really wanting an option that can accept 1/2" shafts bc replacing all of my cutters with 1/4" replacements is going to cost several hundreds of dollars. So if I have to invest somewhere, then might as well try to upgrade to a 1/2" collet.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

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**Author:** ![Earwigger](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/earwigger/32/85008_2.png) [@Earwigger](https://community.inventables.com/u/Earwigger)\
**Post date:** [January 20, 2016, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/1-2-collet/19028/3 "2016-01-20T19:14:53Z")

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I run 1/2" bits on my 1000x1000 machine. I use the Hitachi 12vc router and collets from Precise Bits. This machine has x and y rigidity mods and a larger (Triple Stack) Nema 24 motor on the z. Works great.

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**Author:** ![JayJohnson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/848f3c/32.png) [@JayJohnson](https://community.inventables.com/u/JayJohnson)\
**Post date:** [June 6, 2016, 2:47am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/1-2-collet/19028/4 "2016-06-06T02:47:19Z")

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Oh man… that sounds f’n incredible!!!

Got pics?!  
LMAO (it doesn’t even seem like a "clean question anymore).

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**Author:** ![Earwigger](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/earwigger/32/85008_2.png) [@Earwigger](https://community.inventables.com/u/Earwigger)\
**Post date:** [June 6, 2016, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/1-2-collet/19028/5 "2016-06-06T15:05:41Z")

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> [@Hitachi 12vc is AWESOME!](https://community.inventables.com/t/hitachi-12vc-is-awesome/10392):
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> My x-carve is finally all that I hoped it would be. The Hitachi EATS and allows the use of 1/2" end mills (in a 1/2" collet). Here are pictures. I used 1/4" aluminum plate, three sets of v-wheels along with easy to accomplish rigidity modifications. I planned to upgrade to larger steppers, but I really don’t think it is necessary. The Hitachi’s variable speed control seems to be very consistent as well. Here it is partially assembled: Front: Three sets of v-wheels: