L Len R Member Joined Mar 28, 2014 Messages 69 Sep 12, 2015 #1 I overtightened a half inch bit in my OF1400 router. Seems that no amount of force will loosen the collet. Any suggestions? At this point I'm not even sure if I'm turning in the right direction. Any help appreciated! Thanks
I overtightened a half inch bit in my OF1400 router. Seems that no amount of force will loosen the collet. Any suggestions? At this point I'm not even sure if I'm turning in the right direction. Any help appreciated! Thanks
W Wuffles Member Joined May 23, 2013 Messages 1,315 Sep 12, 2015 #2 The pictures on the ratchet button (and the ratchet noise) should give you a clue. I've overtightened before now and managed to undo once I had the confidence of the direction, but I know how you feel.
The pictures on the ratchet button (and the ratchet noise) should give you a clue. I've overtightened before now and managed to undo once I had the confidence of the direction, but I know how you feel.
L Len R Member Joined Mar 28, 2014 Messages 69 Sep 13, 2015 #3 Thanks. I was hoping someone would have a method to deal with this (besides brute force .
Sparktrician Member Joined Dec 4, 2009 Messages 4,616 Location Northern Virginia (Outside the Ring of Insanity) Sep 13, 2015 #4 And be sure that the router's power switch is not locked on... [doh]
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