Originally Posted by
badbert
I was always taught, If you have nothing nice to say... But please forgive me blhutchens. The reason the bits are hard to get out... is because they are made to fit precisely. Removing material from the collet will increase runout. Silicone spray IMHO has no business being anywhere near a woodworking machine. Even a micron of airborne silicon can ruin a wood finish. Blow the chuck out with compressed air. And wipe down the collet with a solvent like alcohol to remove any foreign debris. I have a small pair of regular pliers with soft jaws. I use them to gently (it doesn't take much) pry the bit out.