Originally Posted by
George Yetka
I always make sure I have the bit at least 1/8" from bottomed out. That way if it gets stuck a little tap on the bit will push it in the 1/8 and free it hopefully. It hasn't failed me. It appears you may be able to get something in the slot and lightly pry the bit outward. If you get that far tapping it back in may free it overall
Slight deviation from topic (but it may help the OP next time)....
Would putting a "space ball' in the collet be a good idea? bad idea?
(Someone here on the forums may have suggested this already...I know I read it somewhere.. not my original idea)
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