Remove the colet. This may be difficult if your router hasn't been used for a while. You may need a dental pick or something similar to get it out. After you get it out, try spreading it slightly then put it back and try installing the bit. If this fails, you will need to purchase a new colet. ----- Original Message ----- From: Patrick Sturdivant To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, May 25, 2009 1:28 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Router Question
I have a router that I am having a problem with and was wondering if someone could offer some beginner information on the proper use of it when you can't see. It is a Skill 1/2 inch hand held router. Here is my main problem. Got a 1/2 inch diameter round over bit and I can't figure out how to install it in the Colet. Used the little lever to lock the shaft down from spinning while I loosened the big nut. Got the nut off and found the Colet. I set the shaft of the bit on the Colet but the Colet is a fraction too small or the shaft of the bit is a fraction too big. So what am I missing? I presume a rubber mallet used with some encouragement on the router bit to install into the Colet isn't a good idea. Any help is appreciated. If there was a Blind Handyman show that had a segment on the use of a router I would appreciate knowing what the show number is. If a show hasn't been done on using a hand held router I would like to suggest this might be a good opportunity to help those blind handymen who like to use this type of tool. Thanks Patrick [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
