It is a genuine component that is supplied by the original manufacturer for use with Craftsman Routers. The Collet and retainer ring holds the router bit in place. The most common reason for replacing the collet and retaining ring is if the collet and the ring are lost or damaged, threads on the collet nut are stripped or the router bits ...Read morenot tightening on the collet. This part is sold individually. You will need Snap-ring pliers to install this part.
This is an original Craftsman replacement part manufactured for use with routers. This special wrench is used to loosen and tighten the collet when changing router bits. The wrench is available as an individual replacement part.