Greetings

I have a harbor freight router table, which "mostly works".

However, the problem I'm having is getting 1/4 collets tight to
hold the router bits. It seems to me that first I must tighten up the
collar really tight ("till it snaps, then back off a quarter turn"),
before I can get the router bit to stop sliding in or out.
This gets to be a problem when I'm having to set a height at the
same time. So far I've been able to support the slot cutter bit to
the height above the table with a bit of wood scrap, then proceed to
tighten things up. But as I said, it seems that I've tightened the
collet "to murder tight" and it "should" be holding, but I can still
wiggle the router bit.

So, is shimming the collet in some manner a "good" idea? Let me
rephrase that, it seems "a good idea" , but is it a smart one?
--
pyotr filipivich
Just because they're invisible doesn't mean they are your friends.

On Wed, 28 Nov 2018 17:36:09 -0800, pyotr filipivich
wrote:

Greetings

I have a harbor freight router table, which "mostly works".

However, the problem I'm having is getting 1/4 collets tight to
hold the router bits. It seems to me that first I must tighten up the
collar really tight ("till it snaps, then back off a quarter turn"),
before I can get the router bit to stop sliding in or out.
This gets to be a problem when I'm having to set a height at the
same time. So far I've been able to support the slot cutter bit to
the height above the table with a bit of wood scrap, then proceed to
tighten things up. But as I said, it seems that I've tightened the
collet "to murder tight" and it "should" be holding, but I can still
wiggle the router bit.

So, is shimming the collet in some manner a "good" idea? Let me
rephrase that, it seems "a good idea" , but is it a smart one?

Before you shim, clean. Get the inside of that collet spotless--a .25
caliber pistol cleaning kit is your best bet. Use the solvent in the
kit and follow up with lacquer thinner.

I ran into a similar problem with a Porter Cable, and cleaning the
Hell out of it fixed it.

If that doesn't work then I don't see any reason not to shim as long
as you've got enough clearance to get a shim all the way around the
bit so you don't decenter it.

On Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 8:35:34 PM UTC-5, pyotr filipivich wrote:
Greetings

I have a harbor freight router table, which "mostly works".

However, the problem I'm having is getting 1/4 collets tight to
hold the router bits. It seems to me that first I must tighten up the
collar really tight ("till it snaps, then back off a quarter turn"),
before I can get the router bit to stop sliding in or out.
This gets to be a problem when I'm having to set a height at the
same time. So far I've been able to support the slot cutter bit to
the height above the table with a bit of wood scrap, then proceed to
tighten things up. But as I said, it seems that I've tightened the
collet "to murder tight" and it "should" be holding, but I can still
wiggle the router bit.

So, is shimming the collet in some manner a "good" idea? Let me
rephrase that, it seems "a good idea" , but is it a smart one?

You have "a harbor freight router table". Do you also have a Harbor Freight router? It might not matter, although a router is one of those tools on my
"buy quality" list.

Anyway...

I've got no issue with J's suggestion to clean the collet, but "murder tight
and the bit still wiggles" seems like more than just some dirt.

Is it all 1/4" bits or just the slot cutter that you mentioned? Maybe
there's an issue with the bit itself. I bought an almost brand new PC
router at a pawn shop. It came with a bit that had a collar around the
shank. I had never seen that before. Turns out it was an 8mm shank and
the collar was an adapter to get it to 1/2". Have you measured the shank?
Is it a full 1/4"?

Can you swap the collet for a 1/2" and use 1/2" bits? Less vibration,
which I think would be important for a slot cutter.

pyotr filipivich wrote:
Greetings

I have a harbor freight router table, which "mostly works".

However, the problem I'm having is getting 1/4 collets tight to
hold the router bits. It seems to me that first I must tighten up the
collar really tight ("till it snaps, then back off a quarter turn"),
before I can get the router bit to stop sliding in or out.
This gets to be a problem when I'm having to set a height at the
same time. So far I've been able to support the slot cutter bit to
the height above the table with a bit of wood scrap, then proceed to
tighten things up. But as I said, it seems that I've tightened the
collet "to murder tight" and it "should" be holding, but I can still
wiggle the router bit.

So, is shimming the collet in some manner a "good" idea? Let me
rephrase that, it seems "a good idea" , but is it a smart one?

After you apply something, say duct tape to the router bit see if
you are able to pull it out, even with a pair of pliers. I think
that if the bit is not "secure" then the configuration is not
safe. I would keep checking the bit as you work. As soon as you
detect it's loose, then it's time to buy a new router.


--
pyotr filipivich
Just because they're invisible doesn't mean they are your friends.

On Wed, 28 Nov 2018 23:14:00 -0500, Bill wrote:

pyotr filipivich wrote:
Greetings

I have a harbor freight router table, which "mostly works".

However, the problem I'm having is getting 1/4 collets tight to
hold the router bits. It seems to me that first I must tighten up the
collar really tight ("till it snaps, then back off a quarter turn"),
before I can get the router bit to stop sliding in or out.
This gets to be a problem when I'm having to set a height at the
same time. So far I've been able to support the slot cutter bit to
the height above the table with a bit of wood scrap, then proceed to
tighten things up. But as I said, it seems that I've tightened the
collet "to murder tight" and it "should" be holding, but I can still
wiggle the router bit.

So, is shimming the collet in some manner a "good" idea? Let me
rephrase that, it seems "a good idea" , but is it a smart one?

After you apply something, say duct tape to the router bit see if
you are able to pull it out, even with a pair of pliers. I think
that if the bit is not "secure" then the configuration is not
safe. I would keep checking the bit as you work. As soon as you
detect it's loose, then it's time to buy a new router.

I would want to use something less resilient than duct tape for the
purpose. A shim cut from a soda can often works well in situations
requring a thin shim. If that is too heavy, aluminum foil would be
the next step down, then a chewing gum wrapper if they are still
wrapped in foil (I haven't opened a package of gum in several
decades).

If it wasn't Harbor Freight I might disagree with you on the "new
router" but it being them the likelihood of obtaining a new collet is
vanishingly small so that might be the best option.

It occurs to me though that it might be worthwhile inspecting the
collet under a good light and a magnifier to see if there is an easily
correctable manufacturing defect (for example a burr in one of the
slots) that keeps it from compressing properly.


--
pyotr filipivich
Just because they're invisible doesn't mean they are your friends.

J. Clarke on Wed, 28 Nov 2018 23:27:59
-0500 typed in rec.woodworking the following:
On Wed, 28 Nov 2018 23:14:00 -0500, Bill wrote:

pyotr filipivich wrote:
Greetings

I have a harbor freight router table, which "mostly works".

However, the problem I'm having is getting 1/4 collets tight to
hold the router bits. It seems to me that first I must tighten up the
collar really tight ("till it snaps, then back off a quarter turn"),
before I can get the router bit to stop sliding in or out.
This gets to be a problem when I'm having to set a height at the
same time. So far I've been able to support the slot cutter bit to
the height above the table with a bit of wood scrap, then proceed to
tighten things up. But as I said, it seems that I've tightened the
collet "to murder tight" and it "should" be holding, but I can still
wiggle the router bit.

So, is shimming the collet in some manner a "good" idea? Let me
rephrase that, it seems "a good idea" , but is it a smart one?

After you apply something, say duct tape to the router bit see if
you are able to pull it out, even with a pair of pliers. I think
that if the bit is not "secure" then the configuration is not
safe. I would keep checking the bit as you work. As soon as you
detect it's loose, then it's time to buy a new router.

I would want to use something less resilient than duct tape for the
purpose. A shim cut from a soda can often works well in situations
requring a thin shim. If that is too heavy, aluminum foil would be
the next step down, then a chewing gum wrapper if they are still
wrapped in foil (I haven't opened a package of gum in several
decades).

If it wasn't Harbor Freight I might disagree with you on the "new
router" but it being them the likelihood of obtaining a new collet is
vanishingly small so that might be the best option.

It occurs to me though that it might be worthwhile inspecting the
collet under a good light and a magnifier to see if there is an easily
correctable manufacturing defect (for example a burr in one of the
slots) that keeps it from compressing properly.

Thanks for the suggestions. Will take a shot at cleaning it,
checking for burs.
Having the slot cutter pull out of the collet was not happy
making. (Having the whole thing loosen and "fall down" also was not
pleasant. Had to take the set screw apart to get it back up in
place.)

I am marking this down to "nothing is more expensive than cheap
tools." It has worked for other activities. Verb sap: if you're not
going to wear the apron, drape it over the "down range" end of the
bench. Makes cleaning up easier.
So will getting a hair drier to blow sawdust out of things.
Yeee-haw.
--
pyotr filipivich
Next month's Panel: Graft - Boon or blessing?

On Wed, 28 Nov 2018 20:44:32 -0800, pyotr filipivich
wrote:

J. Clarke on Wed, 28 Nov 2018 23:27:59
-0500 typed in rec.woodworking the following:
On Wed, 28 Nov 2018 23:14:00 -0500, Bill wrote:

pyotr filipivich wrote:
Greetings

I have a harbor freight router table, which "mostly works".

However, the problem I'm having is getting 1/4 collets tight to
hold the router bits. It seems to me that first I must tighten up the
collar really tight ("till it snaps, then back off a quarter turn"),
before I can get the router bit to stop sliding in or out.
This gets to be a problem when I'm having to set a height at the
same time. So far I've been able to support the slot cutter bit to
the height above the table with a bit of wood scrap, then proceed to
tighten things up. But as I said, it seems that I've tightened the
collet "to murder tight" and it "should" be holding, but I can still
wiggle the router bit.

So, is shimming the collet in some manner a "good" idea? Let me
rephrase that, it seems "a good idea" , but is it a smart one?

After you apply something, say duct tape to the router bit see if
you are able to pull it out, even with a pair of pliers. I think
that if the bit is not "secure" then the configuration is not
safe. I would keep checking the bit as you work. As soon as you
detect it's loose, then it's time to buy a new router.

I would want to use something less resilient than duct tape for the
purpose. A shim cut from a soda can often works well in situations
requring a thin shim. If that is too heavy, aluminum foil would be
the next step down, then a chewing gum wrapper if they are still
wrapped in foil (I haven't opened a package of gum in several
decades).

If it wasn't Harbor Freight I might disagree with you on the "new
router" but it being them the likelihood of obtaining a new collet is
vanishingly small so that might be the best option.

It occurs to me though that it might be worthwhile inspecting the
collet under a good light and a magnifier to see if there is an easily
correctable manufacturing defect (for example a burr in one of the
slots) that keeps it from compressing properly.

Thanks for the suggestions. Will take a shot at cleaning it,
checking for burs.
Having the slot cutter pull out of the collet was not happy
making. (Having the whole thing loosen and "fall down" also was not
pleasant. Had to take the set screw apart to get it back up in
place.)

I am marking this down to "nothing is more expensive than cheap
tools." It has worked for other activities. Verb sap: if you're not
going to wear the apron, drape it over the "down range" end of the
bench. Makes cleaning up easier.
So will getting a hair drier to blow sawdust out of things.
Yeee-haw.

On Wed, 28 Nov 2018 20:44:32 -0800, pyotr filipivich
wrote:

J. Clarke on Wed, 28 Nov 2018 23:27:59
-0500 typed in rec.woodworking the following:
On Wed, 28 Nov 2018 23:14:00 -0500, Bill wrote:

pyotr filipivich wrote:
Greetings

I have a harbor freight router table, which "mostly works".

However, the problem I'm having is getting 1/4 collets tight to
hold the router bits. It seems to me that first I must tighten up the
collar really tight ("till it snaps, then back off a quarter turn"),
before I can get the router bit to stop sliding in or out.
This gets to be a problem when I'm having to set a height at the
same time. So far I've been able to support the slot cutter bit to
the height above the table with a bit of wood scrap, then proceed to
tighten things up. But as I said, it seems that I've tightened the
collet "to murder tight" and it "should" be holding, but I can still
wiggle the router bit.

So, is shimming the collet in some manner a "good" idea? Let me
rephrase that, it seems "a good idea" , but is it a smart one?

After you apply something, say duct tape to the router bit see if
you are able to pull it out, even with a pair of pliers. I think
that if the bit is not "secure" then the configuration is not
safe. I would keep checking the bit as you work. As soon as you
detect it's loose, then it's time to buy a new router.

I would want to use something less resilient than duct tape for the
purpose. A shim cut from a soda can often works well in situations
requring a thin shim. If that is too heavy, aluminum foil would be
the next step down, then a chewing gum wrapper if they are still
wrapped in foil (I haven't opened a package of gum in several
decades).

If it wasn't Harbor Freight I might disagree with you on the "new
router" but it being them the likelihood of obtaining a new collet is
vanishingly small so that might be the best option.

It occurs to me though that it might be worthwhile inspecting the
collet under a good light and a magnifier to see if there is an easily
correctable manufacturing defect (for example a burr in one of the
slots) that keeps it from compressing properly.

Thanks for the suggestions. Will take a shot at cleaning it,
checking for burs.
Having the slot cutter pull out of the collet was not happy
making. (Having the whole thing loosen and "fall down" also was not
pleasant. Had to take the set screw apart to get it back up in
place.)

With me it was a half-inch upcut spiral bit that rose up out of the
piece I was working on. Learned not to let my fingers get anywhere
near where the bit might decide to wander off to.


I am marking this down to "nothing is more expensive than cheap
tools." It has worked for other activities. Verb sap: if you're not
going to wear the apron, drape it over the "down range" end of the
bench. Makes cleaning up easier.
So will getting a hair drier to blow sawdust out of things.
Yeee-haw.

On Wed, 28 Nov 2018 17:36:09 -0800, pyotr filipivich
wrote:

Greetings

I have a harbor freight router table, which "mostly works".

However, the problem I'm having is getting 1/4 collets tight to
hold the router bits. It seems to me that first I must tighten up the
collar really tight ("till it snaps, then back off a quarter turn"),
before I can get the router bit to stop sliding in or out.
This gets to be a problem when I'm having to set a height at the
same time. So far I've been able to support the slot cutter bit to
the height above the table with a bit of wood scrap, then proceed to
tighten things up. But as I said, it seems that I've tightened the
collet "to murder tight" and it "should" be holding, but I can still
wiggle the router bit.

So, is shimming the collet in some manner a "good" idea? Let me
rephrase that, it seems "a good idea" , but is it a smart one?
--
pyotr filipivich
Just because they're invisible doesn't mean they are your friends.


I found this in a different forum ..

https://www.routerforums.com/general...-router-2.html

" I had a different HF plunge router. It was the one that is part of
the router table combo. The collet from my Bosch 1617 fit perfectly. I
have no idea if that would help you or not. "

On 11/28/2018 8:36 PM, pyotr filipivich wrote:
Greetings

I have a harbor freight router table, which "mostly works".

However, the problem I'm having is getting 1/4 collets tight to
hold the router bits. It seems to me that first I must tighten up the
collar really tight ("till it snaps, then back off a quarter turn"),
before I can get the router bit to stop sliding in or out.
This gets to be a problem when I'm having to set a height at the
same time. So far I've been able to support the slot cutter bit to
the height above the table with a bit of wood scrap, then proceed to
tighten things up. But as I said, it seems that I've tightened the
collet "to murder tight" and it "should" be holding, but I can still
wiggle the router bit.

So, is shimming the collet in some manner a "good" idea? Let me
rephrase that, it seems "a good idea" , but is it a smart one?
--
pyotr filipivich
Just because they're invisible doesn't mean they are your friends.


Clean the collet of any dust and oils. I use acetone and a pipe cleaner
bent into a swab.

Don't let the bit bottom out in the collet. Insert fully and then pull
it back a bit before tightening.

J. Clarke writes:
On Wed, 28 Nov 2018 17:36:09 -0800, pyotr filipivich
wrote:

So, is shimming the collet in some manner a "good" idea? Let me
rephrase that, it seems "a good idea" , but is it a smart one?

Before you shim, clean. Get the inside of that collet spotless--a .25
caliber pistol cleaning kit is your best bet. Use the solvent in the
kit and follow up with lacquer thinner.

Yeah, I'm going go buy a pistol cleaning kit to clean my
router collet. Give me a break.

Just get a can of solvent at Ace and use a toothbrush.

on Thu, 29 Nov 2018 05:39:40 -0500 typed in
rec.woodworking the following:
On Wed, 28 Nov 2018 17:36:09 -0800, pyotr filipivich
wrote:

Greetings

I have a harbor freight router table, which "mostly works".

However, the problem I'm having is getting 1/4 collets tight to
hold the router bits. It seems to me that first I must tighten up the
collar really tight ("till it snaps, then back off a quarter turn"),
before I can get the router bit to stop sliding in or out.
This gets to be a problem when I'm having to set a height at the
same time. So far I've been able to support the slot cutter bit to
the height above the table with a bit of wood scrap, then proceed to
tighten things up. But as I said, it seems that I've tightened the
collet "to murder tight" and it "should" be holding, but I can still
wiggle the router bit.

So, is shimming the collet in some manner a "good" idea? Let me
rephrase that, it seems "a good idea" , but is it a smart one?
--
pyotr filipivich
Just because they're invisible doesn't mean they are your friends.


I found this in a different forum ..

https://www.routerforums.com/general...-router-2.html

" I had a different HF plunge router. It was the one that is part of
the router table combo. The collet from my Bosch 1617 fit perfectly. I
have no idea if that would help you or not. "

Thanks. I'd be inclined to get / make a new table.

Let me see what Ye Olde Pawne Shoppe has.

tschus
pyotr

--
pyotr filipivich
Next month's Panel: Graft - Boon or blessing?

On Thu, 29 Nov 2018 06:44:21 -0800, pyotr filipivich
wrote:

on Thu, 29 Nov 2018 05:39:40 -0500 typed in
rec.woodworking the following:
On Wed, 28 Nov 2018 17:36:09 -0800, pyotr filipivich
wrote:

Greetings

I have a harbor freight router table, which "mostly works".

However, the problem I'm having is getting 1/4 collets tight to
hold the router bits. It seems to me that first I must tighten up the
collar really tight ("till it snaps, then back off a quarter turn"),
before I can get the router bit to stop sliding in or out.
This gets to be a problem when I'm having to set a height at the
same time. So far I've been able to support the slot cutter bit to
the height above the table with a bit of wood scrap, then proceed to
tighten things up. But as I said, it seems that I've tightened the
collet "to murder tight" and it "should" be holding, but I can still
wiggle the router bit.

So, is shimming the collet in some manner a "good" idea? Let me
rephrase that, it seems "a good idea" , but is it a smart one?
--
pyotr filipivich
Just because they're invisible doesn't mean they are your friends.


I found this in a different forum ..

https://www.routerforums.com/general...-router-2.html

" I had a different HF plunge router. It was the one that is part of
the router table combo. The collet from my Bosch 1617 fit perfectly. I
have no idea if that would help you or not. "

Thanks. I'd be inclined to get / make a new table.

Let me see what Ye Olde Pawne Shoppe has.

tschus
pyotr


Sorry if I mis-read your post - I thought that you had a problem
with your 1/4 bits slipping .. ? in the router collet.
Perhaps the slippage spinning has worn the collet material
to the point that the tightening isn't effective ?
ie replace the collet ? yes / no ?
John T.

On Thu, 29 Nov 2018 14:07:06 GMT, (Scott Lurndal)
wrote:

J. Clarke writes:
On Wed, 28 Nov 2018 17:36:09 -0800, pyotr filipivich
wrote:

So, is shimming the collet in some manner a "good" idea? Let me
rephrase that, it seems "a good idea" , but is it a smart one?

Before you shim, clean. Get the inside of that collet spotless--a .25
caliber pistol cleaning kit is your best bet. Use the solvent in the
kit and follow up with lacquer thinner.

Yeah, I'm going go buy a pistol cleaning kit to clean my
router collet. Give me a break.

Just get a can of solvent at Ace and use a toothbrush.

I thought it was a pretty good solution. OTOH, a gun-phobe would have
a problem with the tools.

wrote:
On Thu, 29 Nov 2018 14:07:06 GMT, (Scott Lurndal)
wrote:

J. Clarke writes:
On Wed, 28 Nov 2018 17:36:09 -0800, pyotr filipivich
wrote:

So, is shimming the collet in some manner a "good" idea? Let me
rephrase that, it seems "a good idea" , but is it a smart one?

Before you shim, clean. Get the inside of that collet spotless--a .25
caliber pistol cleaning kit is your best bet. Use the solvent in the
kit and follow up with lacquer thinner.

Yeah, I'm going go buy a pistol cleaning kit to clean my
router collet. Give me a break.

Just get a can of solvent at Ace and use a toothbrush.

I thought it was a pretty good solution. OTOH, a gun-phobe would have
a problem with the tools.


Try explaining to any visitor at your house that the pistol
cleaning kit in their site is only for cleaning your router!
I would leave it out! %-)

On Thu, 29 Nov 2018 21:35:40 -0500, Bill wrote:

wrote:
On Thu, 29 Nov 2018 14:07:06 GMT, (Scott Lurndal)
wrote:

J. Clarke writes:
On Wed, 28 Nov 2018 17:36:09 -0800, pyotr filipivich
wrote:

So, is shimming the collet in some manner a "good" idea? Let me
rephrase that, it seems "a good idea" , but is it a smart one?

Before you shim, clean. Get the inside of that collet spotless--a .25
caliber pistol cleaning kit is your best bet. Use the solvent in the
kit and follow up with lacquer thinner.

Yeah, I'm going go buy a pistol cleaning kit to clean my
router collet. Give me a break.

Just get a can of solvent at Ace and use a toothbrush.

I thought it was a pretty good solution. OTOH, a gun-phobe would have
a problem with the tools.


Try explaining to any visitor at your house that the pistol
cleaning kit in their site is only for cleaning your router!
I would leave it out! %-)

Your "full-auto" ARouter-15?

On Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 5:35:34 PM UTC-8, pyotr filipivich wrote:
Greetings

I have a harbor freight router table, which "mostly works".

However, the problem I'm having is getting 1/4 collets tight to
hold the router bits.

I'm not sure about your model, but my HF router had some grip issues,
and it was the taper into which the collet seats, that was the problem.
Running the router slowly (20VAC instead of 110) with a slip stone to smooth
the bore, followed by a little cleaning, got the thing to grip
much better. You can apply a small quantity of grease on the threads
of the closer, and on the exterior of a collet, too.

Metal polish and some working of the closer nut to polish the threads also made
a difference.

whit3rd on Thu, 29 Nov 2018 21:55:48 -0800 (PST)
typed in rec.woodworking the following:
On Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 5:35:34 PM UTC-8, pyotr filipivich wrote:
Greetings

I have a harbor freight router table, which "mostly works".

However, the problem I'm having is getting 1/4 collets tight to
hold the router bits.

I'm not sure about your model, but my HF router had some grip issues,
and it was the taper into which the collet seats, that was the problem.
Running the router slowly (20VAC instead of 110) with a slip stone to smooth
the bore, followed by a little cleaning, got the thing to grip
much better. You can apply a small quantity of grease on the threads
of the closer, and on the exterior of a collet, too.

Metal polish and some working of the closer nut to polish the threads also made
a difference.

"Oh boy." But, thanks for the tips.
--
pyotr filipivich
Next month's Panel: Graft - Boon or blessing?

on Thu, 29 Nov 2018 16:12:45 -0500 typed in
rec.woodworking the following:
On Thu, 29 Nov 2018 06:44:21 -0800, pyotr filipivich
wrote:

on Thu, 29 Nov 2018 05:39:40 -0500 typed in
rec.woodworking the following:
On Wed, 28 Nov 2018 17:36:09 -0800, pyotr filipivich
wrote:

Greetings

I have a harbor freight router table, which "mostly works".

However, the problem I'm having is getting 1/4 collets tight to
hold the router bits. It seems to me that first I must tighten up the
collar really tight ("till it snaps, then back off a quarter turn"),
before I can get the router bit to stop sliding in or out.
This gets to be a problem when I'm having to set a height at the
same time. So far I've been able to support the slot cutter bit to
the height above the table with a bit of wood scrap, then proceed to
tighten things up. But as I said, it seems that I've tightened the
collet "to murder tight" and it "should" be holding, but I can still
wiggle the router bit.

So, is shimming the collet in some manner a "good" idea? Let me
rephrase that, it seems "a good idea" , but is it a smart one?
--
pyotr filipivich
Just because they're invisible doesn't mean they are your friends.


I found this in a different forum ..

https://www.routerforums.com/general...-router-2.html

" I had a different HF plunge router. It was the one that is part of
the router table combo. The collet from my Bosch 1617 fit perfectly. I
have no idea if that would help you or not. "

Thanks. I'd be inclined to get / make a new table.

Let me see what Ye Olde Pawne Shoppe has.

tschus
pyotr


Sorry if I mis-read your post - I thought that you had a problem
with your 1/4 bits slipping .. ? in the router collet.
Perhaps the slippage spinning has worn the collet material
to the point that the tightening isn't effective ?
ie replace the collet ? yes / no ?

It is bran new, still hasn't got much in the way of signs of wear
on it.
--
pyotr filipivich
Next month's Panel: Graft - Boon or blessing?

Bill on Thu, 29 Nov 2018 21:35:40 -0500 typed
in rec.woodworking the following:
wrote:
On Thu, 29 Nov 2018 14:07:06 GMT, (Scott Lurndal)
wrote:

J. Clarke writes:
On Wed, 28 Nov 2018 17:36:09 -0800, pyotr filipivich
wrote:

So, is shimming the collet in some manner a "good" idea? Let me
rephrase that, it seems "a good idea" , but is it a smart one?

Before you shim, clean. Get the inside of that collet spotless--a .25
caliber pistol cleaning kit is your best bet. Use the solvent in the
kit and follow up with lacquer thinner.

Yeah, I'm going go buy a pistol cleaning kit to clean my
router collet. Give me a break.

Just get a can of solvent at Ace and use a toothbrush.

I thought it was a pretty good solution. OTOH, a gun-phobe would have
a problem with the tools.


Try explaining to any visitor at your house that the pistol
cleaning kit in their site is only for cleaning your router!
I would leave it out! %-)

LOL.

But a pistol cleaning kit, I've got!

("I've got the kit, might as well get the pistol.)
--
pyotr filipivich
Next month's Panel: Graft - Boon or blessing?