How can I get the cutter out of my over-tightened router collet chuck?

Question

I borrowed an ELU router and over-tightened the chuck because on my old router the cutter had a tendency to slip and drop into the workpiece. Now I want to change cutting tools and I can't get the old one out. I have completely removed the clamp nut. There is little to grip on the parallel sided cutting tool and the whole thing is jammed solid. HELP!

Answer 1

Try spraying some silicon spray or INOX and gently tap out no metal just plastic or wood

Answer 2

so are you saying the collett and bit are lodged in,and youve removed the main nut???????

Answer 3

Put a drop of 3-in-1 oil or the like on it and tap gently with a peice of plastic or wood.  Tap in different directions, it should loosen up.

Answer 4

First spray some WD-40 into th ecollet.

Then try putting a pair of pliers around the bit and tapping the pliers (not the cutter) up and out with a hammer. The cutter should come up with the increased pressure.

Answer 5

Fit the collet into a hex nut (1/2" probably), then gently tap the bit out using a drift pin or flattened punch.

Answer 6

when I got a router bit stuck I put a leather glove on and pulleded the bit trying to not touch the cutting edge.  Then with the other hand I tapped the  side of the collet with a s***w driver handle or something similar.  This will jar it and break the seal.