Long ago I mistakenly tried to ease a 1/2" carbide router bit from the collet and (like an idiot, or better yet, a no common sense person) ended up using pliers. Yes, I know stupid, because I chipped the sides minutely, but still, a chip is a chip..
I don't use the router very much, but I have a project that would benefit from using the same size upspiral bit.
I couldn't rehabilitate the carbide bit to new specs, but I did dress the chips with a diamond slip, and I'm tempted to try the bit CAREFULLY in the router.
Does anyone have any experience in this type of situation?