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DennisF · 08-07-2008, 10:37 PM

Hi all,

I finally broke out an old router (looks like new) from 1987 and was working on some dados for a bookcase. I noticed that the base is off set by 1/16" on one side, is this normal?

If not, where might I buy a new base for this old router? I see Woodcraft has one that will fit Craftsman routers (315.275-000-100-110 and 315.175-070-040-050-060) do you think these will work?

Thanks for the help.....

**Mike** · 08-08-2008, 12:14 AM

The black plastic sub base plate should be centered on the bit. You can check by putting a 1/4" rod in your collet and measuring from the rod to the outer diameter of the sub base plate. If yours is not centered you are better off making a new plate because a replacement plate will use the same mounting holes. There is a post showing how to do this, a simple job.

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DennisF Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1 View DennisF's Gallery	Report This Post! Craftsman router model #315.17492 Hi all, I finally broke out an old router (looks like new) from 1987 and was working on some dados for a bookcase. I noticed that the base is off set by 1/16" on one side, is this normal? If not, where might I buy a new base for this old router? I see Woodcraft has one that will fit Craftsman routers (315.275-000-100-110 and 315.175-070-040-050-060) do you think these will work? Thanks for the help.....
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Mike Senior Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Detroit, Michigan USA Posts: 3,380 View Mike's Gallery	Report This Post! The black plastic sub base plate should be centered on the bit. You can check by putting a 1/4" rod in your collet and measuring from the rod to the outer diameter of the sub base plate. If yours is not centered you are better off making a new plate because a replacement plate will use the same mounting holes. There is a post showing how to do this, a simple job. __________________ Mike Please edit your profile with a name and location so we can better assist you.
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