[Flutemaker]

I am looking for one of the Router Crafters.These were made in the 70s and no longer available.I am looking for one with everything or one for parts.I would like to do some kind of trade if possible or buy it. Thanks in advance!

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/491059/Craftsman-720-25251.html

 

[kp91]

Sears Craftsmen Routercrafter - $40 (Windom,Mn) | Tools For Sale | Mankato, MN | Shoppok

I don't have one, but there are a bunch out there!

Caveat emptor,. Lots of plastic parts. You might also consider a legacy 900 ornamental mill.

 

[jaguar1201]

Mike, I am not sure that you received my PM second reply to your reply. I said Ok and stated that I replaced a pulley wheel on mine once using a wheel that I picked up at Lowes, and it worked fine.
Rick Caruso

 

[SteveMI]

Did you find one yet? I have one available.
Steve.

 

[TwoSkies57]

Am I right that there are actually 2 cable spools for this thing? I have one, really like the thing, But I only get about 2/3rds travel on the rails due to the limits of the spool. I'd really like to be able to take advantage of the entire length of the rails.

 

[Flutemaker]

Opps its early and misread your reply..Ill give Lowes a try...What area in Lowes was it? Or maybe a description ....garage door or some other part in there??

 

[SteveMI]

Pictures

Mike,
Here are pictures of mine, if they help.
Steve.

 

[Flutemaker]

That looks good Steve!

 

[TwoSkies57]

@SteveMI


Steve....

thats the one I have...Does the router travel the entire length of the bed?

 

[SteveMI]

@SteveMI
Steve.... thats the one I have...Does the router travel the entire length of the bed?

Not the entire length, you can see hose clamps on the one top rail at each end so it doesn't crash into things. Also the router bit is limited by the amount of plate on each side. Hope that makes sense. I can take pictures with a ruler to show that if it is of value.
Steve.

 

[TwoSkies57]

Not the entire length, you can see hose clamps on the one top rail at each end so it doesn't crash into things. Also the router bit is limited by the amount of plate on each side. Hope that makes sense. I can take pictures with a ruler to show that if it is of value.
Steve.

Thats cool, no pics needed. I've used mine several times. Really like what the thing is capable of just not being able to take advantage of the full length of the bed is annoying. I have read a couple of times that there are two spools. The OE spool and then another that allows you to take advantage of the entire length of the bed.

 

[SteveMI]

Bill - your getting me very interested in taking another go at using it.
Steve.

 

[TwoSkies57]

Bill - your getting me very interested in taking another go at using it.
Steve.

You can do some really nice looking stuff on one, no doubt...

 

[Flutemaker]

Bill - your getting me very interested in taking another go at using it.
Steve.

Steve I think you should go ahead and give that another go at using it.