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here's a place to look... Elaire Corporation -Router Collets
Problem:
Bit slipping
Prevention:
Collet needs maintenance....
Collet and bit have lubricant on them
Collet is worn out needs to be replaced...
Problem:
Giving up when the nut tightens up after initially loosening
Prevention:
Although it might sound funny if you're NOT familiar with self-releasing collets... Many experts say they've helped countless customers who simply needed to continue loosening their collets after feeling them initially loosen. Self-releasing collets—usually identifiable by a snap ring or other device that holds the collet and nut together—have two "break" points: the initial one, and then in about two or three turns later another ''break'' that released the bit...
Problem: Dirty collet
Prevention:
Blow out the collet regularly with a blast of compressed air. If needed, clean the collet and threads with a soft brush and mineral spirits. (For a self-releasing collet, you might have to remove the snap ring to disassemble it.)
Problem: Dirty bit shanks
Prevention:
Wipe router bit shanks with a cloth and mineral spirits; lightly polish with ultra fine grit polishing compound to remove rust or tough grime. Clean thoroughly...
Problem: Over-tightened nut
Prevention:
You don't need to tighten a collet nut as much as you would bolts while assembling a machine, such as a tablesaw. Instead, tighten the nut only about one-eighth of a turn after it snugs up.
Problem: Bottomed-out bit
Prevention:
When installing a bit in the collet, insert the bit until the end of the shank is approximately 1/8~1/2'' past the end of the collet and well clear of the receiver's bottom...
It helps to mark your bit shanks w/ this depth setting if the mark isn't already there...
Problem: Leaving bits in a router too long
Prevention:
If you're not using a bit and it's been in the collet more than a few days, remove it from your router. Humidity can cause rust even inside a collet, and that can seize a bit shank to the collet.....
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We're happy you found us...
here's a place to look... Elaire Corporation -Router Collets
Where there's a problem, there's a prevention
Problem:
Bit slipping
Prevention:
Collet needs maintenance....
Collet and bit have lubricant on them
Collet is worn out needs to be replaced...
Problem:
Giving up when the nut tightens up after initially loosening
Prevention:
Although it might sound funny if you're NOT familiar with self-releasing collets... Many experts say they've helped countless customers who simply needed to continue loosening their collets after feeling them initially loosen. Self-releasing collets—usually identifiable by a snap ring or other device that holds the collet and nut together—have two "break" points: the initial one, and then in about two or three turns later another ''break'' that released the bit...
Problem: Dirty collet
Prevention:
Blow out the collet regularly with a blast of compressed air. If needed, clean the collet and threads with a soft brush and mineral spirits. (For a self-releasing collet, you might have to remove the snap ring to disassemble it.)
Problem: Dirty bit shanks
Prevention:
Wipe router bit shanks with a cloth and mineral spirits; lightly polish with ultra fine grit polishing compound to remove rust or tough grime. Clean thoroughly...
Problem: Over-tightened nut
Prevention:
You don't need to tighten a collet nut as much as you would bolts while assembling a machine, such as a tablesaw. Instead, tighten the nut only about one-eighth of a turn after it snugs up.
Problem: Bottomed-out bit
Prevention:
When installing a bit in the collet, insert the bit until the end of the shank is approximately 1/8~1/2'' past the end of the collet and well clear of the receiver's bottom...
It helps to mark your bit shanks w/ this depth setting if the mark isn't already there...
Problem: Leaving bits in a router too long
Prevention:
If you're not using a bit and it's been in the collet more than a few days, remove it from your router. Humidity can cause rust even inside a collet, and that can seize a bit shank to the collet.....
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