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16/05/2006 10:14 AM

Ryobi TR30U trim router bit frozen

Tech support says bit ran hot and is stuck in the collet. They
suggested WD-40 to free or provide to service center. WD-40 doesn't
seem to help free it and service center is in Nebraska and we're in
Georgia. Used infrequently but is very handy when it is used.
Suggestions welcomed!


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HS

"Hambone Slim"

in reply to [email protected] on 16/05/2006 10:14 AM

16/05/2006 2:39 PM


nospambob wrote...
> stuck in the collet
> Suggestions welcomed!

Bits get stuck in PC trimmer collets, too. A few good whacks, er.. I meant
~gentle taps~, on the collet nut with the wrench oughta do it. If not,
remove the collet with the stuck bit, drill a 5/32" hole through a piece of
oak, insert the end of the bit in the hole, and tap the bit out from the
back of the collet with a drift pin punch.


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FC

Fly-by-Night CC

in reply to [email protected] on 16/05/2006 10:14 AM

16/05/2006 10:09 AM

In article <[email protected]>,
"Hambone Slim" <[email protected]> wrote:

> Bits get stuck in PC trimmer collets, too. A few good whacks, er.. I meant
> ~gentle taps~, on the collet nut with the wrench oughta do it. If not,
> remove the collet with the stuck bit, drill a 5/32" hole through a piece of
> oak, insert the end of the bit in the hole, and tap the bit out from the
> back of the collet with a drift pin punch.

I find tapping on the bit itself with the collet wrench will loosen a
sticky bit. Make sure you are tapping on the bit body and not the
carbide edge.
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The Fly-by-Night Copper Company
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