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My collet unscrewed right out but I can’t screw it back in. I hope they can at the mechanical repair shop. No guarantees they’ll get it out though. It’s too bad though.

Yeah. I might try a mechanical repair place soon but I’m not even sure it’s worth it.

He just might be George.

Surprise! It’s me!!!

I think I’m just going to take it in to a hardware store or repair store of some kind.

Funny story Patty. :)

No, and I’ve lost my patience with it several times. Today I was screaming in frustration.

It’s not open on the motor end.

I think I’m going to try taking into a hardware store see if they can get it out.

Nope, that wouldn’t work.

Yeah, if I ever get it out, I’ll be sure to never push it in all the way again, believe me.

If it came out and broke, I actually wouldn’t mind. I can buy a new one. I don’t need it anyways.

Yeah, dryer won’t go that high anyways.
Yes, it’s a pull stud collet.

The Whack-a-mole approach didn’t work.

It may have been. It’s like it’s fused on there pretty well. Thanks!

My hair-dryer is pretty hot. It didn’t work though. Heat did nothing.

I’ve tried to do that a few times and it hasn’t worked, unfortunately.

How do I get this router bit out of here?
Tug as might, it won’t come out.
I tried some WD40 recently but it didn’t help at all.
I’ve since read that I’m not supposed to use a lubricant of any...

You’re right Doug! It says so right on the bench in big letters. Thanks for reminding me. I’ve been calling it my mastercraft for decades now. I think I started to call it that because power...

Hey Bill, It turned out to be what Doug suggested. Fortunately, no other improvisations are necessary at this point.
Thanks for the tips!

Thanks Doug! Yes, this resolves the issue. Thanks!

Hi Everyone,


I've had a 9A (model no. 315.245000) mastercraft router and bench since the early 90's. I've used it outside the bench before on some jigs I set up but now I'd like to use it in the...