Thread: router bit holding

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 Pinkies

i could not find the router forum????

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?

When you say flying out.....do you mean "flying out"????

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

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
ssgt

duck, on its way past

its a gmcarp router.

tried aeverything in the other thread with on luck.

may have to upgrade the machine i think.

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

it sounds like the collet is stuffed.
fix it properly its highly dangerous, there have been people killed by flying bits.

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.

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?????

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.

Originally Posted by weisyboy

i am using 6mm streight bit for routing groves ......

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.