80mm Router 1/2 shank

[Aiph5u (Aiph5u (not affiliated with Onefinity))]

Hey Yvan,

unlike ER collets,

@Aiph5u

…, which clamp the bit shaft over a longer length, the Makita collet just clamps the bit on the beginning of shaft (see length of conical part on picture, it is extremely short on Makita):

Makita collet

ER collet

This often leads to problems with the bit moving inside the collet on the Makita hand trim router. This can be reduced by keeping the collet and the bit shank very clean.