It is a 1 hp Sears brand router.
2007-06-29 04:42:47 · 5 answers · asked by j_pierce_823 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
No. The adapters go from 1/4" to 1/2". Only way to have a 1/2" router is to buy one. At least then you will have a 1/4 and 1/2" router. I had the same problem. 1HP is a little light for 1/2" bits anyways. You can buy a Skil 2-1/4 HP with fixed and plunge base at Lowes for $86. Uses 1/4 and 1/2" bits.
2007-06-29 04:48:39 · answer #1 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
if you can get a chuck to fit it you can change it from 3/8 to 1/2 ....the only problem with this is that the unit was built not to use any bit above a certain size....Once you change the chuck to a larger size and start using larger bits than the router is suppose to drive...eventually it will burn up because of it being overloaded by using to large a bit in it....
2007-06-29 05:32:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my router came with a 1/4 in. collet and a 1/2 in. collet, so you can use either if the motor will handle the strain...
2007-06-29 11:28:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, unless you exchange it for a bigger 1/2" model.
2007-06-29 10:34:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just change the chuck, don't kill the cow because you have 1/2" on it now, saver your tools so they don't burn out.
2007-06-29 04:49:32 · answer #5 · answered by ticketoride04 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋