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MLCS Heavyweight and Precision Router Tables

Router Accessories

Amazon.com: Off-Set Router Bit Wrench: Tools & Home Improvement

http://www.amazon.com/Wiha-35015-Op...h-16mm-/dp/B000T9W7O4/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_3?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1327014622&sr=1-3-fkmr0

http://www.amazon.com/Wiha-35015-Op...5-Open-Wrench-16mm-/dp/B000T9W7O4/ref=sr_1_3?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1327014518&sr=1-3

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Thanks Bob but none of those links or any that I could find offer an offset wrench that will hold the shaft which is 16mm or about 5/8's

Surely I am not the only guy that needs this.

 

Hi Joe

You must start with something, just pull the torch out and bend it into a "Z" I have 3 or 4 that I have made that way..

Instructions for installation

http://www.routertechnologies.com/instructions pdf/bending wrench generic.pdf

http://www.routertechnologies.com/instructions pdf/bending PC wrench.pdf


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Can you put the bend in the wrench you have?

 

Those Bosch wrenches are pretty stout. I will give it a try. Have you seen the Eliminator RC Quick Change Chuck. At woodpeckers /quickchuck

Are they any good? Might be just the ticket for me.

 

MLCS Router Collet Extension and Review

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I just Googled for a bent wrench with no luck naturally. I did see a Bosch wrench and it is flat stamped steel so it shouldn't be all that difficult to shape. In fact you could probably put it in a vise and use a large hammer to beat it into submission.

You may have another out if it will fit and that is a 3/8 drive "crowsfoot" wrench from Sears or ????. Use it with a short extension and a breaker bar.

The MLCS Extensions that Bob pointed out are also nice.

 

Same issues, was looking for this info as well.

 

The guy who made mine cut into three pieces with a few cut off wheels, then welded it back together. Works great.

 

I have the same problem. I have not been able to find anything that works. So I just raise the assembly up above the table and used the wrench. I thought about using the Collet extension but I don't like something in between that might slip. So I guess that we are in the same boat. Just have to make your own.

 

peachtree woodworking has a 16mm offset collet wrench for the Bosch 1617 router shaft.

The Peachtree part number is 2883, $15 plus $7 shipping... not cheap but no competition apparently.

 

Lowes. But out of stock until Feb!!! Other stores do carry but they're out of stock, also.

 

make your own...
heat and bend it into the configuration you need...
it's only punched 12 or 10GA sheet metal...