![]() Here is another picture of the router as you can sort of see there are still TWO nuts there, these are the actual nuts that are threaded and need to be adjusted to change bits. It may act as a spacer to keep the second nut pictured below from creeping down too far, but from what I can tell it doesn't actually "hold" anything. Just to note, the broken lock nut isn't actually threaded it's just "keyed" on the inside and slotted on the outside. What I'm wondering is, Assuming I can of course figure out some way of changing the bits without this piece, is it likely safe for me to use the router without this piece? If not (and even if so!), other then the sears site linked above, any ideas on how to go about replacing this part without spending a lot of money? Here is a link to the page that has replacement parts. CRAFTSMAN Router SUB - BASE ( REMOVABLE ) -COLLET & NUT FRONT VIEW -POWER. Unfortunately, as far as I can tell I can't get a replacement part from Craftsman or Sears. router on the left, about 10 the cost of the Bosch model, is a light - duty. (and here: is the model number as an FYI!) Here is a photo of it (sorry it's blurry!): As I mentioned I'm new to woodworking and the tools, but I believe this is called the lock nut? It's the piece that attaches to the "shaft" (as I'll call it) to lock the shaft in place so it can't rotate while you loosen the nuts (there are two of them, pictured below, that are still in perfect working order) that holds the bit. While attempting to take the router bit out, a part broke on the router. I'm new to woodworking but acquired a tongue and grove router bit so figured I'd give it a shot. My dad has this old Craftsman router/table in his garage that he never uses and today I thought I'd try it out. Last edited by John Lanciani 08-07-2018 at 8:42 AM.Sorry in advanced if this isn't an appropriate topic for this sub-forum (new here, first post!) FREE delivery Thu, Nov 9 on 35 of items shipped by Amazon. of McGraw Edison)ģ80 Moto-Mower, Inc./Subsidiary of Dura Corp.ĥ34 Clausing Lathe (Former Atlas Press Co.)ĥ36 Western Tool & Stamping (Before AMF Lawn & Garden Div.)Ĩ54 White Farm Equipment Corp. Yakamoz New Design 1/2 Inch Shank Router Collet Extension Chuck Converter Adapter, Extends The Router Bit an Additional 2-1/4', Convert 1/2-Inch & 1/4-Inch Shank Bits. (Woodworking equipment)ġ31 Rally/Roper Lawn (American Yard Prod.)ġ47 Village Blacksmith (Div. Here is a copy of the mfr list for Craftsman, the first three digits of the serial number are the manufacturer code ġ12 Parks Tool Co. It is cheap and if you get it from some place with liberal returns, the risk is virtually zero for losses. CRAFTSMAN ROUTER BIT CONNECTOR/ ADAPTOR KIT 1/2 in. I remind I read somewhere (perhaps in amazon Q&A for that part) they are the same. For anyone looking for the impossible to find 1/2 collet, I found and used a quick change adapter. As a last resort I guess I can buy the whole set again.The picture found in the link provided is quite similar to my Bosch stuff. The Router I would like is model 27683 but just the router itself without the bases. As a last resort I guess I can buy the whole set again. ![]() The part number for the collet is in this link: Do any of you have any words of wisdom? I built a router table with a homemade adjustable router lift and I would like a separate router just to keep in the router table. I went with Craftsman to keep this very thing from happening. I honestly feel like I am totally screwed. With Craftsman in limbo right now, the part is not available ANYWHERE! When I call customer service to speak to someone it is a total joke because all I get is "I'm sorry for the inconvenience" spoken in barely audible English. It got back ordered for a month and then cancelled. ![]() I ordered a replacement collet from Sears Parts Direct. When moving this last winter I misplaced the 1/2" collet for my router. Two years ago I purchased a Craftsman router with a plunge base and a fixed base. ![]()
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