Stuck router collet

[Tom Henderson2]

Good evening folks. Another newbie question for you.

The collet on my PC 310 router is stuck. Any suggestions on how to free it up?

I didn't think I overtightened it... but who knows.

Thanks in advance...

-Tom H.
Ventura, CA

[Alan Tolchinsky]

This is a pretty common problem. Just take a something and wack the nut a few times moderately hard. I use a piece of wood and hammer.

[Tom Henderson2]

Hi Alan-

I should have mentioned that there is a bit in the collet; I can't get the bloody thing out.

So will whacking the thing work, with the bit in the collet?

-TH

[Paul Girouard]

Yes, generally a few swift sharp raps to the nut will free it , just DO NOT HIT THE BIT. Hit the nut only I use the router wrench it self on my Bosch. Hit the nut , bit pops free.

There are a few collet's like on my DeWalt plunge router that have a secondary "stop" that you need to use the wrench to get the bit free.

Are you sure your router does NOT have that type of collet / nut setup?

[Tom Henderson2]

Bingo -- worked like a champ. Rap it up side the collet, and the bit pops out.

Dunno what I would do without everyone's help. Thanks so much.

-TH

[Paul Girouard]

Where else but a WW forum would whacking your nut (s) with a wrench be a good recommendation :D