I have a relatively new milwaulkee router that gives me fitts when I use the half inch collet.
Ialmost have to destroy the bit to get it out after Ive used it. Im using wd40 and chanelocks. Ive never had this problem before.
Can anyone tell me what Im doing wrong?
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I don't know why the bit is freezing up in there, but I usually use the collet wrence to gently pry up between the bit and the base plate. Usually slips straight up with no problem to either.
Is the sleeve in the collet nut in the right direction?
Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.
Quittin' Time
yes I think it has to be. I dont think it could go any other way.
Never had a milwaukee router, can't be of much help.Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.
Quittin' Time
Don't use wd-40 in your collets.
Check and see if you got a burr in the collet.
When I take a bit out I often have to tap on the side of the collet nut to loosen the bit up.
I don't have a Milwaukee router so not familiar with the operation but on my Bosch router I turn the nut to a certain point where the bit sorta pops loose.
On my PC routers the collet comes off with the bit so that fairly simple.
Try a good rap on the collet and see if that doesn't loosen the bit, or check to see if you have a grove/burr inside the collet.
If you do have a burr take some emery cloth and sand it out. Caution; use very fine emery paper.
I'd never use oil inside the collet.
Doug
I cant get the bit out after the nut is completly loosened
This sounds more serious. I often take a scrap of wood and hit the bit INTO the router...after that it pops right out.
If it is a plung router, plung it down past the base to get it in a good spot and try some different whacks. Or try prying it out using, carefully!, the base as a leverage point.Jake Gulick
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Sometimes the collets jam. Usually a sharp tap on the bit shank will cause them to let go. I just use the router wrench to whack it. You have to be careful not to hit the carbide cutting edge. If you put the bit all the way down, it is harder to unlock, keep them up a little.
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Hammer mentions leaving the bit up just a tad b/4 tightening. The rockwell directions mention just that. Give it a try.Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.
Quittin' Time
What Cal just said is true..don't bottom out the bit. It gets pulled down too far and too tite into the taper.
I feel the bit hit bottom, then pull it up a smidgen or two.
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