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John Keane
11-28-2007, 1:03 PM
I have a 1/4" collet with my PC routers. It doesn't want to hold onto the bit securely. Is it fixable with a home remedy or toss it?
Gary Keedwell
11-28-2007, 1:54 PM
I have a 1/4" collet with my PC routers. It doesn't want to hold onto the bit securely. Is it fixable with a home remedy or toss it?
If everything is clean and it won't hold properly, I would throw it out immediately before someone else uses it. Is it really worth it messing with something so cheap yet cause so much harm? IMNSHO
Gary
Jim Becker
11-28-2007, 4:29 PM
Any collet that isn't holding should be replaced, IMHO.
Jason Beam
11-28-2007, 6:10 PM
First - clean that puppy - all 3 parts (collet, nut and bit)
Second - don't bottom out the bit - pull it up about 1/16-1/8 inch before bottom. Collets need to move the bit a little to get a snug grip.
Dave Falkenstein
11-28-2007, 7:31 PM
If it is really a collet, you have the answers above. If it is an insert that reduces a 1/2" collet to hold 1/4" bits, then try aligning the slots in the insert with the slots in the collet. Or, throw the insert away and buy a 1/4" collet.
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