Hi sh2005
" Any suggestions?" = YES put the hammer back in the tool box..and forget about it..
Then pull out your /mike/ruler/yard stick/ etc. out and check the collet ID size.,The ID should be .502 to .506 , if it not put the router back in the box and take it back to the store,,note some routers do come a 3/8" adapter,it may be stuck in the collet nut, remove the collet nut from the router all the way off and look at the bottom end the collet nut, if it has a 3/8" adapter stuck in place it will be sticking out pass the bottom of the nut..or if it's stuck in the arbor find a small puller and pull it out, they sale small slide hammer pullers that will do the job , from your auto parts store for about 20.oo bucks,many auto parts have one they will let you use, BUT use the right tool to get it out you don't want to damage the router getting it out..
Good Luck
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Originally Posted by sh2005 Hello,
I bought the Hitachi KM12VC kit last summer, but didn't get a chance to try it out. Now that I have some time, I took it out of the box and tried to install a 1/2" bit, but the bit wouldn't go in. Seems like the inner diameter of the sleeve is smaller than the bit's shank. I tried multiple bits just to make sure and it was the same result. The router came with the sleeve installed in the spindle. I am hesistant to pull out the sleeve with pliers. I have tried forcing in the bit with more effort than is need normally to put the bit in. Hopefully, I won't have to resort to hammering it in  Any suggestions? |