Craftsman Router Problem

I had the same router and same problem. I was able to free it up by blowing compressed air around the threads and then spraying WD-40 into the threads. That worked a couple of times. The last time I used a strap wrench and a bench vise on it. I gave up and bought a PC 7518 and have never had any problems with it.

-- Al Reid

Same problem here..its a pin sticking out in the thread housing ..it's comes from the left handle -into the router body and Jambs there

How do you fix it?

I don't understand the bolt sticking out thing, but when my Sears Router jam, I did this to free it.

First I sprayed the tightening nut with a light oil, I also added oil to all around the top of the housing router body joint. I also added oil to the slot where the tightening bolt is

I let it set and periodically would try to move it, if it did not move I added more oil.

After a couple of attempts and using some force it came loose. I then wiped all of the oil from the body.

I then used a very fine sandpaper and cleaned all of the mating surfaces, mainly the inside of the base.

When everything was free, I used an auto buffing compound on all of surfaces of the router, including the inside area of the base where it come in contact with the router body.

I then used a good car wax and waxed all surface I had just cleaned.

I have had no problems since.

I keep all of the surfaces of my tools waxed, ie drill press post and base, saws, etc.

Do you detail cars too? My tongue hurts.

After doing my tools I don't have time for my cars ;-)

It's a good thing you finally came along. He's been waiting 17 years for the answer.

;~) Eric's post leads to a link that shows the first answer came 4 months ago, 16 years after the question.