Help Bit stuck in DW610 router

[Bob Hallowell]

Hi I bought a used router for using with my Porter cable dovetial jig. I broke the dovetail bit the other day and just recieved a new bit. Problem is I can't get the old bit out. There is plenty of shank sticking up but it won't pull out. This router doesn't have a collet more of a wedge. Any clues on getting it out.

Thanks,
Bob

[glenn bradley]

I'm not sure what you mean by a wedge. A pic may help. The 610's collet, although lightweight, is self releasing. This means you loosen the nut, it then turns freely for a turn or two and then you have to use the wrench(es) again to release the bit's shaft.

[harry strasil]

try tapping lightly on the side of the collet with a small hammer.

[Bob Hallowell]

here is a pic

[Tom Veatch]

As Harry mentioned, I generally have good luck releasing stuck bits with a few light to moderate taps on the side of the collet/bit with a piece of scrap or a small hammer.

[harry strasil]

put the nut back on loose and tap on the nut. if that don't work, grind a pair of flats on the end of the bit opposite each other, put the nut back on and grip the flats with a vise grip and unscrew the nut.

[John Brennaman]

A little heat from a propane torch might help loosen it up.

[harry strasil]

When I operated my blacksmith, welding, machine shop I had several of the older routers brought in with this same problem and I just welded a rod onto the bit and used a piece of heavy wall tubing on the rod like a slide hammer. Tip when using this method, put the ground lead on the rod so you don't ground thru the router bearings.

[Bob Fraser]

And freeze the chuck area firmly with Chill Spray )avail at electronic service stores). The different metals will contract differently and the bit will release.

Maybe even no need to tap it.
bob

[glenn bradley]

here is a pic

Ah, not the collet I was thinking of. Disregard previous post, I was thinking of the 618 . .. doh! I'll jump in with Harry and Tom on the brad hammer. Depending on your finesse, a properly sized screwdriver tip could gently assist in spreading the slots but I kinda cringe at that.

[Bob Hallowell]

Thanks guys tapping with a hammer made it pop right out

[Bruce Wrenn]

Thanks guys tapping with a hammer made it pop right outThe collet nuts on all my 610's have ding marks from being hit with a hammer. This is a common problem.

[Ryan Baker]

My 610 does that too. Always lots of fun.