BrianS

I've got an older Craftsman router, model 315.17460. I'm about to take it apart for cleaning and to check the brushes and bearings. I see 3 phillips head screws on the top of it and I'm assuming that they have to come out to remove the cover. How does the spindle lock disconnect? It's thru the cover so I assume it must come off somehow in order for the cover to come off.

Also, anyone have a manual for this, preferably with a parts list?

Thanks
Brian

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Hi Brian

This should do the trick.. #31517460

http://www.searspartsdirect.com/part...b%20Components

http://www.searspartsdirect.com/part...b%20Components


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ShawnD

Did you find out how to remove the lock? I'm trying to do the same thing. Let me know if you can.

Thanks, Shawn.

seawolf21

Hi Brian. I have that model which was among 3 routers plus a whole workshop of tools and machines that my next door neighbor willed to me when he died in January. I was the good neighbor who took care of him in his last months. I didn't expect anything in return but in death he was also generous. Enough of that! If you take off the top cover, you will see the lock which has 2 little springs under it. The plastic slider that activates the lock goes through an opening in the side of the cover. The router cover was off when I got it and the switch was shot. I cut the wires to the switch and hope to hardwire a cord to it. The problem was getting the spindle lock back on without the little springs flying out. I still have not figured this out yet.

Good Luck!
Gary

BrianS

ShawnD: As I mentioned, mine had the small cap screw holding the handle onto the lock lever. Once the handle was off, the top was removable.

Seawolf21(Gary) It's already apart.. haven't tried to put it together yet, so I'll let you know how I make out.

Doesn't look too hard, I mean, they are only small springs, right?

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seawolf21

Re. Craftsman Router 315.17460. I suppose by now you two have figured out how to remove the spindle lock. There is a metal clip that fits over the lock. I said in my last reply that I had yet to figure out how to keep the lock on. I had to order the clip from Sears and 2 new brushes and the cord and switch that go in the handle. Today I got the lock,springs and spindle handle back on. I have the long power cord but I am waiting for the backordered handle power cord. My problem is this: There is a white and black wire at the top of the unit and I know the long power cord connects to these wires,but there is a red wire also and I don't know what that one connects to. You see this whole router was taken apart when I got it. I also noticed two red wires sticking out of the handle where the switch is. I have to replace the switch in the handle but I don't know where these two red wires go. If anyone knows how to wire up this thing please let me know.

Gary

BrianS

Oh sure, now that I have it back together, NOW you ask!!

I'll try and slip out for some pics Gary, only take a minute or so to take the top of again. If your's is identical, 2 of the wires feed a light socket. Will get back to you in a bit.

I know, I know, Harry is probably upset at me that I didn't take them in the first place....

Brian

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Ok Gary, here goes....

Wiring is as follows:

motor red to switch red,
motor black to switch white,
power cord black to switch black,
power cord white to motor white.

And, 2 extra red wires off the switch power the light socket mounted in the base. GE 1004 bulb, found in the automotive section. Switch must have a voltage reducer to feed the bulb I think.

The springs fit in small grooves on the top of the motor houseing, there is a cast piece that sits on top of them, and then the lock lever, and then the spring metal clip to hold everything in place.

Need anything else, don't hesitate to ask... I've still got it apart so more pics is no problem.

Brian

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seawolf21

Brian. Here are some pics of the router. I found the light which I didn't know was there. The replacement switch from Sears looks different from the original one. I think your pics will help me get this thing up and running. The power cord for the handle is on backorder and should be here by the 23rd. Any problems and I'll contact you. Thanks, Gary

BrianS

Gary, the new switch almost looks as if it's in the locked on position from the amount of pin that is sticking out the side. I never even noticed on mine that the wires were removeable from the switch.. just assumed that they were a permanant part of the switch. If the switch is truly different, then perhaps you could trace it thru with an ohm meter to determine which wire goes where.

As far as the power cord for the handle, any 3 conductor wire will work I would think, probably 14gauge, but thats just a guess. Of course, you won't have the grommets, but a few wraps with electrical tape should do the trick.. they are just shock absorbers to prevent strain on the cord.

Brian

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