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raybo · 11-10-2007, 01:16 PM

I need to replace the collet on my ancient 3.2 amp Stanley Tool "Handyman" router. The model number is 039A. The existing collett has seized a 1\4 inch straight bit and refuses to release it. Any advice on where to get a replacement collett. Thank you. Raybo.

**bobj3** · 11-10-2007, 01:29 PM

Hi raybo

That maybe a hard items to find

Try this get your heat gun out or hair dryer out and put some heat on the nut..
Then put the bit in some cold water but just the bit...then tap the bit out...use your cloves the nut must be HOT ....

Then WD40 the nut and clean it out with some steel wool...
Wood pitch can build up and lock the bit in place...

hope this helps

Dr.Zook · 11-11-2007, 01:24 AM

Welcome to the forums Raybo. Good luck with your collet.

Joe Lyddon · 11-11-2007, 10:12 AM

Welcome!

**challagan** · 11-11-2007, 01:55 PM

Welcome Raybo to the forum!

corey

Roefa · 11-11-2007, 11:05 PM

Hi Rabo -
I'm not familiar with that particular router, but have "been there" with that problem. Be sure that the collet is not missing a snap ring. I had a Craftsman router with a collet like that. After I replaced the snap ring and then loosened the collet, the bit fell out easily. Good luck !
Roger
(Roefa)

raybo · 11-13-2007, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bobj3

Hi raybo

That maybe a hard items to find

Try this get your heat gun out or hair dryer out and put some heat on the nut..
Then put the bit in some cold water but just the bit...then tap the bit out...use your cloves the nut must be HOT ....

Then WD40 the nut and clean it out with some steel wool...
Wood pitch can build up and lock the bit in place...

hope this helps

Thank you for your reply. I like the bunch of polite, helpful, and warm replies that I received. I like this group already. Raybo.

raybo · 11-13-2007, 09:39 PM

Thank you for your reply. I like the bunch of polite, helpful, and warm replies that I received. I like this group already. Raybo.

raybo · 11-13-2007, 09:43 PM

Thank you for your reply. I like the bunch of polite, helpful, and warm replies that I received. I like this group already. I hope to use it more in the future, as I am building a router table designed by the "Router Lady" Carol reed" and it is coming along nicely. Raybo.

**bobj3** · 11-13-2007, 11:23 PM

Hi Raybo , you'er welcome for my small part..

That will be a neat table, post a snapshot or two when you get it done..

http://www.shoptours.org/shop_tours/...arol-reed.html

http://www.woodcentral.com/shots/shot347.shtml

Some of the links work and some are dead, but some neat jigs. ▼
http://justwoodworking.com/links/jigs.php

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Thank you for your reply. I like the bunch of polite, helpful, and warm replies that I received. I like this group already. I hope to use it more in the future, as I am building a router table designed by the "Router Lady" Carol reed" and it is coming along nicely. Raybo.

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raybo Registered User New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 6 View raybo's Gallery	Report This Post! Router collet replacement I need to replace the collet on my ancient 3.2 amp Stanley Tool "Handyman" router. The model number is 039A. The existing collett has seized a 1\4 inch straight bit and refuses to release it. Any advice on where to get a replacement collett. Thank you. Raybo.
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bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 8,317 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi raybo That maybe a hard items to find Try this get your heat gun out or hair dryer out and put some heat on the nut.. Then put the bit in some cold water but just the bit...then tap the bit out...use your cloves the nut must be HOT .... Then WD40 the nut and clean it out with some steel wool... Wood pitch can build up and lock the bit in place... hope this helps __________________ PodCast videos http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/ Bob J.
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Dr.Zook Official Greeter Supreme Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Lebanon, Ohio "USA" First Name: Dave or "Doc" Posts: 4,715 View Dr.Zook's Gallery	Report This Post! Welcome to the forums Raybo. Good luck with your collet. __________________ Dave the "Doctor" In woodworking there is no scrap, only firewood. Please edit your profile with a name and location so we can better assist you and make for a friendlier forum.
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challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! Welcome Raybo to the forum! corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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11-11-2007, 11:05 PM	#6
Roefa Registered User Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Memphis, Tennessee Posts: 158 View Roefa's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi Rabo - I'm not familiar with that particular router, but have "been there" with that problem. Be sure that the collet is not missing a snap ring. I had a Craftsman router with a collet like that. After I replaced the snap ring and then loosened the collet, the bit fell out easily. Good luck ! Roger (Roefa) __________________ Thinking outside the box? What box?
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raybo Registered User New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 6 View raybo's Gallery	Report This Post! Thank you for your reply. I like the bunch of polite, helpful, and warm replies that I received. I like this group already. Raybo.
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raybo Registered User New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 6 View raybo's Gallery	Report This Post! Thank you for your reply. I like the bunch of polite, helpful, and warm replies that I received. I like this group already. I hope to use it more in the future, as I am building a router table designed by the "Router Lady" Carol reed" and it is coming along nicely. Raybo.
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