Changing 8mm collet to 1/4

[suds]

I convinced my buddy to buy the OF1010 and he called me to let me know his 1/4 bits don't fit. Since I have the 1400 I was a bit perplexed.  He said there was a 1/4 collet in the systainer but he has no clue on how to change them and surprisingly there's no mention/instructions.  He's prying on things so I told him to hold on till I could see if anyone knows how to change out the 8mm for the 1/4?

 

[PaulMarcel]

It just unscrews, right?  I don't have a 1010 to know, but every router I've seen just unscrews the collet.  Lock the spindle, though.

 

[jlyons]

yes just unscrew it.  the only thing i can think of is it is at that last spot where you need your wrench again before it comes right off.  hope that makes sense.

 

[AlexThePalex]

I found this in the OF1010 manual that's on the USA website:

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[suds]

He says he's fully unscrewed the collet nut and the 8mm cylinder won't budge. He's hesitant to grab it with pliers but has tried to wedge it out with a screwdriver tip. He's talking about the 8mm collet cylinder that's not coming out.

 

[Stone Message]

When I have had sticking collets I have been able to release them by thumb pressure at an angle to the nut. If this fails do not use pliers. Try using a flat piece of soft metal (aluminium) rod to gently tap the collet. The nut should be supported of course.

Peter

 

[JimB1]

After unscrewing the collet, I've just tapped mine side to side a couple of times with the wrench. Usually comes right out after two or three taps just hard enough to get it away from the wall of the shaft a little. Seems like the collets go in tight enough that it makes a friction seal. Great to help the bits stay in tight, not so easy to change collets...

Instructions seem to be Festool's weakest point.
-Jim

 

[suds]

Thanks guys.  Evidently when he got the router it had the 8mm collet installed and he didn't realize it was in there and tried to install the 1/4 in bit.  He tightened it all the way down which really wedged the 8mm in there.  Kind of like when they tell you in the instructions to not tighten without a cutter installed.  We were able to tap it out with a screwdriver and all is well.