I have a Ridgid hand-held router that I've been using with 1/2" bits. More than once, the collet has stuck and held the bit in place AFTER the nut has been loosened and removed.
My research shows a few solutions such as parafin wax, graphite, or just making sure the collet and recieving end are clean. Has anyone tried these solutions, and do they work?
I'll try cleaning the collet and recieving end next time I use the router.
Puckdropper