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bOSCH 1604A router

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#1 ·
I own a bosch router 1604A 2 1/4 hp. When I insert a bit and tighten, then try to remove it , the collet will not release the bit. Any ideas or suggestions as to what is causing this?
 
#2 ·
From videos I have seen the collet will come lose with the first turn of the wrench and then after a thread or two will stop. Use the wrench again to move it through this spot and it will pop the bit right out.
 
#3 ·
Exactly Vince. Bosch uses these collets on most of their routers.

Jim, if they ever come apart, the collet must be snapped into the collet nut before tightening. If they are not snapped together it will destroy the collet.