Craftsman 21829 - Which Routers Fit?

[Gator95]

Which routers will fit on the pre-drilled holes in the CM 21829 router accessory table? By fit, I mean without drilling any new holes- just bolt on.

I'm assuming any of the Craftsman routers will fit, what about others?

[Black wallnut]

AFAIK only Ryobi and Ryobi maunfactured Craftsman branded routers will fit without modification.

[balzac.thegreat]

FWIW, Drilling out new holes into the existing table for my Bosch 1617 was really easy. It works like a charm.

Not all Craftsman routers fit. You need to make sure you get the right one if you go that route.

[LCHIEN]

FWIW, Drilling out new holes into the existing table for my Bosch 1617 was really easy. It works like a charm.

Not all Craftsman routers fit. You need to make sure you get the right one if you go that route.

Drilling holes int he BT3000/BT3100/Sears 22811 router table mounting plate is easy, its separate and 1/4" thick.

Drilling holes in the BT21829 router table is harder because it does not utilize a separate mounting plate. The top has bosses cast into it to allow countersunk screws to be used in the top. Regular screws could be used but then they would protrude from the top making it non-flat.

A couple of solutions in my mid would be to build your own router adapter plate OR just buy a used BT3000/3100 router table and plate.

[dkerfoot]

just buy a used BT3000/3100 router table and plate.

That is what I did. Be aware that the ridges on the BT Accessory tables are a bit higher than the 21829 tables. The fence will still ride on theme just fine and it has not affected anything I have wanted to do, but you probably wouldn't want to use it for cuts.

I just leave a PC base on the BT Accessory table and add it when I want to use it.

One nice thing about the extra long rails on the 21829 is that you can fit the SMT, two dual miter tables and two accessory tables. Barely, but you can.

[kevincan]

I have a Craftsman Model # 17543 in my 21829 table. This is one of the new model routers that Sears sells. The mounting holes in the table lined up with the router base without any problems.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...inate+Trimmers

Kevin

[balzac.thegreat]

Drilling holes int he BT3000/BT3100/Sears 22811 router table mounting plate is easy, its separate and 1/4" thick.

Drilling holes in the BT21829 router table is harder because it does not utilize a separate mounting plate. The top has bosses cast into it to allow countersunk screws to be used in the top. Regular screws could be used but then they would protrude from the top making it non-flat.

A couple of solutions in my mid would be to build your own router adapter plate OR just buy a used BT3000/3100 router table and plate.

I have a 21829. It was simple. My router sits flush, the screws sit flush. After studying the plate, I found there's plenty of material there to countersink a screw. You just have to have patience to find the right spot to drill.

[LCHIEN]

I have a 21829. It was simple. My router sits flush, the screws sit flush. After studying the plate, I found there's plenty of material there to countersink a screw. You just have to have patience to find the right spot to drill.

OK, so noted for the next revision of the FAQ.

[Bill in Buena Park]

Which routers will fit on the pre-drilled holes in the CM 21829 router accessory table? By fit, I mean without drilling any new holes- just bolt on.

I'm assuming any of the Craftsman routers will fit, what about others?

If you're OK with an "economy" router on the accessory table... I decided to look into the Skil 1825 I'd posted about a while back, and found that the fixed router base for it has the right hole pattern to bolt onto my 21829 router accessory table. I just have to find the right bolts - looks like a finer thread than came with the 21829 router kit. I decided to get this router for its variable speed, 1/2in collet, 2.25 hp, and low price to do table-mounted routing, and I think it will work out fine.

[balzac.thegreat]

OK, so noted for the next revision of the FAQ.

I'll snap some pix tomorrow for the record.

[cwithboat]

My Ryobi model R175 fits with 2 screws (supplied with the saw). Centered and stable.

[balzac.thegreat]

Here's the pix:

[dkerfoot]

Thanks Balzac,

I don't see how the bosses don't interfere with the router - do you use spacers and long screws or does the router come up flush to the bottom of the table?

[balzac.thegreat]

Thanks Balzac,

I don't see how the bosses don't interfere with the router - do you use spacers and long screws or does the router come up flush to the bottom of the table?

The router comes flush up to the bottoms of the bosses. I will probably mount a plate to the router base and get some longer screws so the setup is absolutely bullet proof. There really is no problem now though. The bottoms of the bosses are enough to hold the router flush.