🧰 Vintage Craftsman Commercial Router 315.17370 w Case & Manual USA
📖 Description
Now this right here is the kind of shop gear that makes old-school woodworkers nod with approval. 🪵
This vintage Craftsman Commercial router (Model 315.17370) comes housed in its original molded carry case and includes the original Craftsman handbook - and frankly, it looks like it spent most of its life sitting politely on a shelf. Built in the USA during the golden era of Sears power tools, this 1 HP router delivers the kind of straightforward, no-nonsense engineering that made Craftsman a workshop staple for decades.
Whether you're a collector of classic shop tools, a weekend woodworker who appreciates vintage American iron, or someone looking for a clean backup router, this is a rock-solid survivor with serious curb appeal.
🔎 Item Identification
Brand: Craftsman (Sears Roebuck)
Model: 315.17370
Type: Fixed base electric router
Series: Commercial
Horsepower: 1 HP
Speed: 25,000 RPM
Power: 110-120V AC, 6.5 amps
Double Insulated: Yes
Country of Origin: USA
Part No (case): 9-1455
Color: Black, silver, cream case
Included: Router, original case, handbook, fence/rod visible
📏 Dimensions (approx)
Case
Width: ~12.5 in
Depth: ~8 in
Height: ~9 in
Router
Height: ~7.5 in
Base diameter: ~6 in
Weight: ~8-10 lbs total (estimated packed)
🧾 Material
Metal motor housing, plastic handles, molded plastic carry case.
🌍 Country of Origin
Made in USA
🗓 Date of Manufacture
Estimated late 1970s to early 1980s based on model series and Sears branding.
⚠️ Condition Statement
Excellent vintage condition - appears very lightly used.
Observed:
✅ Extremely clean motor housing ✅ Original case present and intact ✅ Original manual included ✅ Power cord supple with no cracking observed ✅ Base plate clear and clean ✅ Normal light storage wear on case exterior ✅ No obvious heavy shop wear
⚡ Untested under load (recommend quick power test before publishing if possible).
This is well above average for surviving examples.
🎯 Fun Fact
Most Craftsman routers with the 315 prefix were manufactured by Emerson Electric in the USA - a detail many collectors specifically look for when hunting higher-quality vintage Sears tools.
📦 Shipping & Handling
Securely packed with care and shipped via USPS Ground Advantage.
🔁 Returns
Packaged securely with care and shipped via USPS Ground Advantage. No returns unless not as described/pictured.
