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Thread: router bit holding
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4th June 2008, 07:54 PM #1
router bit holding
the bits keep flying out of my router.
it seams the collet is not tightening properly on the shank of the bit.
it is mounted in a router table if this is any help.
is there anything i can do to fix the problem?
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4th June 2008, 08:01 PM #2
G'day Carl,
Just have a quick look in the router forum, as there was someone with the same problem two days ago.
It'll save everybody posting the same advice.
Here's the link to the thread.
http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com...591#post748591
Mind Your PinkiesLast edited by watson; 4th June 2008 at 08:06 PM. Reason: added link
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4th June 2008, 08:06 PM #3
i could not find the router forum????
www.carlweiss.com.au
Mobile Sawmilling & Logging Service
8" & 10" Lucas Mills, bobcat, 4wd tractor, 12 ton dozer, stihl saws.
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4th June 2008, 08:13 PM #4
found it
but it dosent really help.
the bit is not botmed out i have it as tight as i can posibly get. could not putting it in far enought cause the problem?
www.carlweiss.com.au
Mobile Sawmilling & Logging Service
8" & 10" Lucas Mills, bobcat, 4wd tractor, 12 ton dozer, stihl saws.
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4th June 2008, 08:21 PM #5
When you say flying out.....do you mean "flying out"????
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4th June 2008, 09:23 PM #6
Watson: "When you insert the bit, bottom it then raise it just a tad off the bottom. Tighten the collet with the bit in this position. Usually fixes the problem."
TM
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4th June 2008, 09:39 PM #7
router bit holding
what brand router. Check the dia of the shanks of your cutters, it is just possible that your colletts supplied with the router are for 12mm and or 6mm not 12.7 or 6.35
Safe Routering
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5th June 2008, 06:48 PM #8Hammer Head
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5th June 2008, 07:13 PM #9
its a gmcarp router.
tried aeverything in the other thread with on luck.
may have to upgrade the machine i think.
www.carlweiss.com.au
Mobile Sawmilling & Logging Service
8" & 10" Lucas Mills, bobcat, 4wd tractor, 12 ton dozer, stihl saws.
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5th June 2008, 10:25 PM #10
Is there any rust or burrs on the router shank? Is there any rust in the collet? The mating surfaces must be clean, smooth and true. If they are then you probably do need to buy something better.
Mick"If you need a machine today and don't buy it,
tomorrow you will have paid for it and not have it."
- Henry Ford 1938
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5th June 2008, 10:31 PM #11
it sounds like the collet is stuffed.
fix it properly its highly dangerous, there have been people killed by flying bits.
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5th June 2008, 11:18 PM #12
A router bit flying around the workshop at 21000 rpm is just a tad more fun than most of us can deal with. Unless you 'know' what caused the problem be very careful:
it *may* be the collet,
it *may* be the bit is set too deep,
it *may* be a crap router,
it *may* be the bit is too big for the router and the speed being used,
it *may* be the collet is only being tightened to the first grip.
Fix one and you only have a 20% chance of a solution - remember that next time you turn it on. I suggest you don't watch too closely.
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6th June 2008, 12:00 AM #13
Weisyboy,
Bits flying out of routers is analogous to the yanks in Iraq!!!
Should you be doing what you are doing with that much force???
What sort of result are you trying to achieve with what weapons and what target?????Perhaps it is better to be irresponsible and right, than to be responsible and wrong.
Winston Churchill
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6th June 2008, 08:09 AM #14
i am using 6mm streight bit for routing groves in the uprights of a small cupboard to isert the sides. it happens no matter what timber i use. iv got it as tigh as i can get it. iv wanted a new one for adges anyhow.
www.carlweiss.com.au
Mobile Sawmilling & Logging Service
8" & 10" Lucas Mills, bobcat, 4wd tractor, 12 ton dozer, stihl saws.
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6th June 2008, 08:25 AM #15
Check the diameter of the shafts, some of the 1/4" router bits are sometimes mixed up or are undersized. They should measure a 1/4" or 6.35mm, if it under the required sized throw them away as you'll never get a grip on them. If they are 6mm, well then you'll need to get yourself a 6mm collet or sleeve adapter.
Cheers
DJ
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