Yes, this will likely work. Few routers these days don't have this feature.
BTW, router collets are an example of self holding tapers. In other words,
they stick. They're designed to.

"Doug Miller" wrote in message
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Many [most?] router collets loosen in two stages: loosen the collet, turn
it
another half-turn or so, and it gets tighter again. Keep turning, and it
will
loosen for real. Perhaps this is where you're having trouble?

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Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)

It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again.