Bit slipping in the collet

Are you using a good quality pair of wrenches?

The community has the following notes on Carbide Compact Router/Makita RT0700/0700 shaft and collet/nut wrench sizes:

  • 13mm — note that this must be low profile.
    • Amazon.com
    • Bicycle cone wrenches work as well such as the 13mm Park Tool PT-09 Shop Cone Wrench
    • Asahi low profile 11/13mm wrench
    • McMaster-Carr Tight-Clearance Open-End Wrench with Black Finish, 13 mm Size, 4" Overall Length (sourced from Martin as of mid-2020)
  • 22mm — a stubby wrench is well-suited for this, and handier due to the low torque requirements

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