technique on removing nuts from router bits

It depends on the bit. But when there’s nothing to grab onto I have taken 2 pcs of wood and clamped together, then drilled a 3/16” hole down the middle, then place the bit (shank) in between the 2 pcs and put it in the vise.

Place the bit in the router with it UNPLUGGED, lock the router rotation and use your wrench. Tighten it the same way.

-- Never board, always knotty, lots of growth rings

I use wooded blocks in my vise and clamp the bit in there.

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Thanks guys.
Karson – I tried the blocks in the vice and it didn’t work. KM – I also tried it in the router and it didn’t work.
The bit is a slot cutter with 1/4” shaft. I ended up putting vice grips on the thick part of the shaft and finally got the nut to turn. I know that doing this was a big “no-no”, but I need the nut off so I could change bearings. It was a brand new bit from Eagle Am. and I think the nut was so tight because it was new.
Next time, I’ll try bentlyj’s suggestion and see if I can get that to work. I don’t think the nut should be tightened that much.

-- JJ...... I guess you could say I'm a 54 year old "juniorjock". — Make things with wood.