With my Bosch I just keep twisting like I'm loosening it until it comes off the shaft.

GCG

 

Right on

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The simplest thing is a 1/2" to 1/4" adaptor bushing. You simple drop it in the 1/2" collet then put your bit in. It takes less than a second. MLCS has them for $4.00 with free shipping.

 

Hi Doug,
I attached an image of the manual instruction that came with your router, that tells how to adjust the collets. Just remember to back off the router bit a little so it won't bottom out in the collet. The collets can be changed out easily.
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Router changes for collets



I only have to just continue loosening the collet that holds the bit and replace it with the 1/4 inch collett.

 

Thanks. Kind of thought that's what I would do but directions were a little unclear.