Hi, I inherited a Rockler router table with a Craftsman router mounted underneath. I'm having trouble with the split shaft collet and the bits. Even when I loosen the nut completely off, I still cannot remove the bit. And when I eventually pull hard enough, the bit and collet both come off with it. I'm kind of a router newbie so I may be missing something. The one time I got everything set and started routing, the bit popped out! Any advice would be appreciated - thanks
Problem with collet
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welcome to the forums N/A...
time for a replacement collet and or some serious maintenance...
you being new and all... can we suggest you head over to this link for some very useful information...
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time for a replacement collet and or some serious maintenance...
you being new and all... can we suggest you head over to this link for some very useful information...
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Welcome to the forum I would follow Sticks advice sounds like the collet needs maintenance.
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It sounds like the collet might have been squeezed with no bit in it but some of Sears older routers were bad for that too. The steel in them may not have been springy enough.
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I know it is hard to do,but I did it long ago ,was give up on the Craftsman routers, get a bosch,you will wonder why you didn't do it sooner.
Just saying,
Herb
Just saying,
Herb
I believe that in some Craftsman routers the end of the motor shaft is part of the collet. If that is damaged you may be in trouble because the only replaceable part is the nut.
I just checked and it looks like the collet is two parts and available at Sears Parts.
I just checked and it looks like the collet is two parts and available at Sears Parts.
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+1 Herb - my Bosch is a sweet tool. I took the hint and cleaned out my collets with some WD-40 and compressed air. They were fine before but now I don’t worry...
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do yourself a favor and throw away the WD...
and don't use it on a collet any more...
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GO WD40...OOPS... I meant Harbor Freight.
HErb
HErb
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so you support the Chinese..
this is good to know w/ all that's going 'n all...
we need to watch our backs.. eh..
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Bosch collets don’t disassemble. Just gotta clean ‘em and blow dry anything out of them. They were still clean - I just got a little bored.
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just don't us WD...
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You’re really stuck on this WD thing, Stick, aren’t ya? It’s not an issue with me...
FYI - I spent 4 hours in the shop and made a dovetail box using my Sommerfeld jig and Bosch 1617, etc. Two bit changes. Results were perfect. No problems.
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just think..
the WD message has now gotten out to the readership...
compliments to for bringing up the subject...
So what exactly is the problem with it? Inquiring minds..... well, mine anyway.
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Read the PDF's....
?? What, MSDS? I use it for suntan lotion, deodorant and it takes glue off my fingers..... and a room deodorizer.
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that's fine..
just keep it out of the shop and off of your tools...
no MSDS's posted... see post #9...
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