What to do?

[whigley]

I'm sure I'm not the only one with a bad chuck on a 7529 PC router--is there some source of supply? Do I throw away a good router for such a simple part?

[Tinkerdave]

Hi Whigley,
I show sears parts has one in stock at http://www.searspartsdirect.com/part...rt=886708.Hope that helps.Good luck.
Tinker

[WJA]

Hello whigley,

The collet chuck for the the 7529 types 1 and 2 is no longer available,part number 886708. But make sure you check your type because the chuck for the type 3 is still available. It is part number 903053.

Good luck,
-WJA

[whigley]

I had the switch problems and a stripped chuck as well, I was able to work out the switch probldem by disassembing and tinkering but it was temporary at best. Now with the obsolete chuck, past taking it to a machine shop and getting them to weld the threads and recut them, I'm outta luck--I replaced it with a Makita router and it is great, cuts out 3 inch raised panels in oak without a whine unlike the PC 7529. The 7529 is officially retired and out to pasture. Thanks for the advisement Tinkerdave but I didn't see the part on Sears.