Quote Originally Posted by Stuart
I changed my routers over to the self-release collet about 6 months ago (I was lucky to get my hands on a couple).
I don't suppose you've got the part numbers, have you?

Quote Originally Posted by Stuart
I have heard of people removing the top of the router, and winding the cord around the end of the shaft by the speed control unit, but I prefer my solution.
My method is remove brushes, spin with an airline in the cooling fan, push in spindle lock.

Ray.