Hello Friends! first time posting here. So I've had this Sears Electronic router since I can't remember when. The model # is 315.174770 . I'm unable to find the exact manual for this router but I did manage to find a router manual on the Craftsman site for a router exactly similar to my model physically. Only thing is, this manual is applicable to one labeled as 1 1/2HP. In any event I'd kindly like to ask anyone who might know when/approximately what year this particular model may have been available also anyone know what the intended purpose was that the separate ring with fractional graduations rotates independently of the main adjusting ring?
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Vintage Sears Electronic router info needed
Hello Friends! first time posting here. So I've had this Sears Electronic router since I can't remember when. The model # is 315.174770 . I'm unable to find the exact manual for this router but I did manage to find a router manual on the Craftsman site for a router exactly similar to my model physically. Only thing is, this manual is applicable to one labeled as 1 1/2HP. In any event I'd kindly like to ask anyone who might know when/approximately what year this particular model may have been available also anyone know what the intended purpose was that the separate ring with fractional graduations rotates independently of the main adjusting ring?
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First, welcome. For the most part, Sears stuff was relabeled standard no name tools, and finding parts and accessories is basically a search for hens teeth. Most of tools labeled sears or the craftsman tools Sears sold are now boat anchors. Having electronic speed control would be a nice feature, but unused, badly stored, the capacitors and circuitry have likely dried out and died. There are a number of different relabeled generic routers with the 315 number. And we get requests about them constantly with only one or two finding used items on ebay or pawn shops.
If you're interested in woodworking,you're best off getting a modern machine with a great reputation. Top of the list for me is the Bosch 1617 EVSPK kit. Suitable for freehand or table use. I almost never use mine for hand held use. For that I generally use the Bosch Colt, which I find very useful.
If you're interested in woodworking,you're best off getting a modern machine with a great reputation. Top of the list for me is the Bosch 1617 EVSPK kit. Suitable for freehand or table use. I almost never use mine for hand held use. For that I generally use the Bosch Colt, which I find very useful.
I had a very similar vintage Sears Craftsman router, it's now at my son-in-law's shop.
That ring is not only a fine adjustment gauge, but it's primarily a Zero Set adjustment. After you install a cutter tool in the unit, set it down on a hard flat surface and drop the tool height so it just touches the surface. Then, adjust that extra ring to zero. The graduations on the ring should now indicate the true depth of your cutter.
Happy routing!
That ring is not only a fine adjustment gauge, but it's primarily a Zero Set adjustment. After you install a cutter tool in the unit, set it down on a hard flat surface and drop the tool height so it just touches the surface. Then, adjust that extra ring to zero. The graduations on the ring should now indicate the true depth of your cutter.
Happy routing!
trivia info
Diehl Manufacturing Co. (315; motors and grinders; later products with 315 prefix were made by Ryobi
from page in PDF below
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# 7 is the depth adjustment ring from page 14
Diehl Manufacturing Co. (315; motors and grinders; later products with 315 prefix were made by Ryobi
from page in PDF below
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