Bosch router

[Ronald L Williams]

I bought a Bosch router roughly 3 years ago. It worked perfectly for about 18 months and then began to allow slippage in bits. I took it to an authorized Bosch repair shop. They kept it a couple of weeks and announced that I had not tightened a nut on the adjustment lever enough. Took it home and it still allowed slippage. Called the shop and was told that they could do nothing else. So, I put it on the back shelf until this morning when I put in a keyhole bit and really cranked down on the holding nut. Started routing the back of a picture frame and the bit walked right out of the wood. Any suggestions?

[David Utterback]

You may try replacing or maybe just cleaning the collet. They do have a limited lifespan as I have been told. Good luck!

[Ben Rivel]

What brand router bits are you using?

Did you send the collet and nut you're using now with it when you sent it in?