Tool Review: Trim router collets
One of the features of trim routers that varies between brands is the collet's function and style
After demonstrating how single wrench and two-wrench collets work, John White offers insight on one- versus two-piece collets. One-piece collets, he says, are fine for securely holding the bit when the machine is brand new, but once they wear out, they cannot be replaced, rendering the machine useless.