hello @MJRWoodcraft , it’s been about three years since i have a shapeoko with a makkita router. i have the original 8mm and 6mm router collars. i bought the 3d carbide, 3.17mm and 6.3mm ones. I have cutters in mm and others in inches … I have the same problem as you.
I tap on the router nut or on the endmill tail (gently), and the endmill is released.
(I put a foam under the machine, if I drop the endmill).
It’s a small inconvenience, but hey, it’s done.
Maybe one day, I’ll fall for another router…
but for the moment, it’s enough for me.
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