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I have become spoiled with cordless tools. I started with Makita and have been very happy until...
The router!!! Each time I use it, the collet nut has to be tighter than the last. I replaced the collet, no change.
Makita has a huge service center in Dallas, but it is a very inconvenient drive; plus I'm in a multi-router project. So, I'm hoping the brain trust here has an idea or ????????
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(03-01-2025, 08:22 AM)Bill Holt Wrote: I have become spoiled with cordless tools. I started with Makita and have been very happy until...
The router!!! Each time I use it, the collet nut has to be tighter than the last. I replaced the collet, no change.
Makita has a huge service center in Dallas, but it is a very inconvenient drive; plus I'm in a multi-router project. So, I'm hoping the brain trust here has an idea or ????????
Is the arbor scored on the inside where the collet seats into it? If not, you might try replacing the nut.
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I have 3 of the routers in question. I have never experienced the problem you are having. I am not saying you do not have a problem, it is just something I haven't experienced. You said you replaced the collet, but could the nut have a crack in it. That to me would explain the tightening problem. I didn't say that the nut was your problem, but it is the first place I would look. Do you have other issues with the router? I really like mine and I find I go to the router table less because of them.
I have driven through Dallas twice, but only on the freeway, and I wouldn't wish an inconvenient trip on anyone. I live 17 miles from the nearest stoplight, and a one hours drive, on a 4 lane, from the nearest big box. So I am inclined to say you are fortunate to be able to drive to a repair facility. For me it is Acme tool in Cedar Rapids Ia. which is 2 hours and some change away.
Since you are in a multi router project I would, bite the bullet and buy a cheap corded router just to get buy. Or buy another Makita router to get by with until I can get yours repaired. A lot of times you can get a free tool if you buy something else. I am on the Makita battery platform and that is how I have ended up with 3 routers. I do find it is faster and easier to change routers than to change bits a lot. It can also give me a reason for justifying ( to myself) another router.
I really like the Makita battery powered routers so I would encourager you to get the problem fixed. Since you changed the collet, I would check the nut and I doubt it is the shaft that the collet sets in but it would be worth a check also.
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John and Tom, thank you for the input. Before the last bit change, I did inspect the arbor and used compressed air to clear any dust. At the moment, the router is holding the bit. I literally sat the router into the table vice to get the nut tight enough. Like Tom, the cordless Makita is my "go to" router. I am encouraged that no one else has reported the same problem. When this project is finished, we will pay a visit to the service center.
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If you had to clamp the router in a vise then something else is going on, I am glad to read you are going to get it checked out. That at least give Makita a chance to solve the problem before they loose a customer or two.
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(03-02-2025, 08:20 AM)Bill Holt Wrote: John and Tom, thank you for the input. Before the last bit change, I did inspect the arbor and used compressed air to clear any dust. At the moment, the router is holding the bit. I literally sat the router into the table vice to get the nut tight enough. Like Tom, the cordless Makita is my "go to" router. I am encouraged that no one else has reported the same problem. When this project is finished, we will pay a visit to the service center.
Woah, are you using one wrench and the little arbor lock thing instead of two wrenches? If so, stop doing that because if you wrench on it just a little too much you will break the little arbor lock thing. Many, many people report doing so with their corded Makita routers. Use two wrenches. No need to put it in a vise, more secure holding of the bit, and nothing will get broken.
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(03-01-2025, 08:22 AM)Bill Holt Wrote: I have become spoiled with cordless tools. I started with Makita and have been very happy until...
The router!!! Each time I use it, the collet nut has to be tighter than the last. I replaced the collet, no change.
Makita has a huge service center in Dallas, but it is a very inconvenient drive; plus I'm in a multi-router project. So, I'm hoping the brain trust here has an idea or ????????
Does the router have multiple collets? If so check to make sure the expansion slots in the collet do not line up with the expansion slot on the router motor. I had this problem with an Hitichi and called their customer service. A very helpful tech walked me through it. Never had a problem since.
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A dab of graphite on the inside of the router's shaft may help. Don't get it inside the collet itself. The graphite will help the outside of the collet seat better.
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