Your Guide to Router Collets | Popular Woodworking Magazine
The collet or bit is damaged and the collet cannot tighten properly around the bit. It's possible you've overtightened the collet in the past, but collets can also wear out with use over time. The collet and/or bit shank needs to be cleaned. You are taking too heavy a cut (this can be compounded by cutting too fast or using a dull bit). Give your bit’s shank a quick cleaning with mineral spirits or lacquer thinner and a nonscratch scouring pad, as shown above. Next, clean the collet by blowing it out with compressed air, and then lightly sand its interior with a dowel wrapped in grit abrasive. Inspect both the bit and collet for any damage. Nov 14,  · Long story short R4512 Router Table Not Working the router simply will not move any closer. Letting the bit settle all the way down into the collet and pulling it out an 1/8" just does not allow for full relief on the cut. I have read about extenders and from a rookie's perspective that seems like the solution.

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