[kldavis]

I just purchased a Craftsman Router Table. The router attaches directly to the table without the use of a drop-in plate. Does this mean that each time I change a bit, I will have to unscrew the router from the table? If that is the case, I am going to return the table. Thanks.

 

[Woodnut65]

Hi: If you can't get to use your wrenches from the top of the table the only way would be to remove the router. I think you would be better off taking it back to Sears and getting another table with a place to drop in the router base plate. You could even build your own table and buy a base to mount into it.
That's my 2 cents worth, good luck. Woodnut65

 

[challagan]

Welcome! Maybe post a pic, I would think you could raise the router bit and change it. Even the cheapy craftsman I had 20 years ago let yah do that.

Corey

 

[BrianS]

My Craftsman allows me to change the bit without removing it, or raising it. I can loosen the collet from underneath and pull the bit straight up thru the opening in the table.

Brian

 

[Dr.Zook]

Welcome kldavis to the forums. Glad to see you post a question right off. We need more participation from our new members, like yourself. Make these experienced members dispense some of their knowledge.

 

[Jerry]

I had a Craftsman table about 3 years ago, and could change the bit with the router in the table by accessing the routher with a wrench under the back of the table.