Collet Wrench replacement

[Gormly (Eric W Gormly)]

I just got my Shapeoko Pro and I slightly bent (outward) one of the carbide compact router collet wrenches, the smaller one for the upper notch on the router. So now it slips a bit. I could just buy a generic one from amazon, but this type hurts my bad hand when I use it, does anyone have a suggestion (other than electrical tape lol) for a better and more sturdy one and that might be more comfortable in the hand?

I assume a lot of people use something else than what comes with the carbide compact router.

I do not know how I bent it, the metal is literally kinked lol. Must have gone the wrong way once or something.

[WillAdams (William Adams (Carbide 3D))]

The community has the following notes on collet wrench/nut sizes:

• 13mm — note that this must be low profile.
  • https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0791ZS89G
  • https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-Thin-Head-Access-Wrench-Set-6-Piece-H100THCW6PCSM/305713153
  • 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
  • https://www.amazon.com/SK-Hand-Tool-88122-Combination/dp/B000RN0L0Y
  • https://www.amazon.com/Sunex-991422M-Fully-Polished-Wrench/dp/B007QV5EWA
  • https://www.amazon.com/Capri-Tools-Super-Thin-Open-Wrench/dp/B07MVKZZ85
  • https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D4B1LG9

A good quality pair of wrenches is a huge quality of life upgrade and highly recommended.

I use the Asahi and a vintage Craftsman stubby full polish on my Carbide Compact Router (and Makita RT0701).