Makita die grinder DGD800 with 6mm collet.
collected today - I anticipated that I would need a 1/4-inch collet, which proved correct.
... and the one I got of course wasn't suitable.
On the bright side we make Makita's in the UK. - pity you didn't put a 1/4-inch collet in guys.
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Been there still doing that for the one I brought several months ago but IN REVERSE
In Oz the DGD800 is sold standard with a 1/4" Collet so it suits my nice expensive Sutton Burr set (on the right)
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Decided to buy one of the cheapy sets off evilbay for a bit more variety and lower care factor for under 20% of the cost. Sold as a 1/4" shanks but Noooo sure enough they are 6mm
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and I have no collet to suit. So off to evilbay to buy a 6mm one, real deal ex UK is stupid expensive so I order a 'Makita' compatible one - FAIL
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along with a 1/4 x 1/8" reducing sleeve so I can fit in Dremel sized bits.
So more a case of taking into account 'local' Metric/Imperial issues than a conspiracy it seems. Still need a 6mm collet when I feel the need to search again.
For others playing along at home the Real 1/4" Collet is on the Right the obviously wrong diameter one is on the left.
6mm Collet part # 763670-3
1/4" Collet part # 763673-7