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06-16-2007, 01:49 PM
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| Registered User New Member |  Craftsman 315.175040 Router Depth Adjustment (I have not used this router much and the Sears user guide is no help) I am trying to adjust the depth. The body and base currently are not connected. I loosen the Locking Knob, insert the guides in the body into the grooves of the base, and turn the Depth Adjusting Ring clockwise to engage the threads in the body. After about a quarter turn, the Adjusting Ring binds and will not screw on any further. Loosening the Locking Knob does not have any effect. Am I missing something? |
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06-16-2007, 02:21 PM
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| Registered User Forum Geek | Hi: I don't have a Craftsman router, but I have a Porter Cable which also has a ring on the motor section. I insert the motor into the grooves of the base and then simply turn the motor assembly like I was screwing in a bolt. hope this helps Woodnut65 |
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06-16-2007, 02:45 PM
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| Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King  | Hi Gloftis I have two of them and they are great routers, the ring is made for FINE Adjusting the Depth it will only go around a time or two that's it ..  It's best to use the plunge base for most routing jobs...or the standard base if you are using it in router table, BUT the standard base will work also, just move the motor to the point you want the bit to stick out and then just use the fine adjusment ring to get it to the sweet spot or the 2nd clean up pass. Craftsman 315.175040 http://www.routerforums.com/39447-post21.html http://www.routerforums.com/table-mo...e-routing.html Bj Quote:
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06-16-2007, 02:55 PM
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| Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King  | Hi Gloftis you got one of those new CMans... they seem to be pretty nice. I agree with Bj though.. I think you will like the plunge base for most duties. Enjoy the router! Corey
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