Sears CRAFTSMAN 315.25710 User manual

and Instructions
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MANUAL
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31525710
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Carefully DOVETAIL TEMPLATE
(FOR USE WITH ROUTER MODEL NOS. 17310, 17350,
17360, 17361, 17370, 17371, 17380, 17381, 17390, 17400,
17430, 17460, 17470, 17480, 25031, 25060, 25066 AND
25070)
Introduction
Operation
Repair Parts
Designed exc|usive1y for and sold only by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A.
2-620263-432
Hm PRINTED IN u.s,A.

introduction
Your Dovetail Template is designed to produce flush
or rabbeted type joinery with speed and accuracy.
These type joints are commonly used in the making
of drawers and boxes. The strongest and neatest ap-
pearing drawer or box is put together with a dovetail
joint.
Each pair of pieces to be joined together are dovetail
cut at the same time producing a perfect fit. Dove-
tail cuts of ‘/2 inch may be accomplished with the
template packed with this unit.
For making dovetail cuts of ‘A; inch, Sears has an
additional template designed exclusively to be used
with this unit. This template is available from your
Catalog Order House or Retail Store.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Read instructions completely and carefully before and
during set up and making adjustment alterations. In-
structions must be followed closely for best results.
When all adjustments are properly made, they should
not be changed until all dovetails are made.
Before making the final joint in the finished work,
make a trial cut on two scrap pieces of the some wood
to check adjustments of attachment and compensate
for Eh: characteristics of the particular wood being
wor e .
Your Dovetail Template is packaged fully assembled
and set up for making flush ‘/2 inch joints.
BE SURE POWER CORD IS DISCONNECTED FROM POWER SUPPLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING, SERVICING
OR CHANGING ATTACHMENTS. BITS, CUTTERS, ETC.
BE SURE ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE PROPERLY SET AND SECURELY FASTENED.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN, AS CLUTTERED AREAS AND BENCHES INVITE ACCIDENTS.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY AND ALL VISITORS ASAFE DISTANCE FROM THE WORK AREA.
CHECK FREQUENTLY DURING OPERATION TO INSURE REQUIRED POSITION AND TO PREVENT
HOLDING MECHANISM FROM BECOMING LOOSENED.
S/A/FE GIASSES '
1\‘»‘FORES|GHT IS
BETTER THAN ‘
NO SIGHT
The operation of any power tool can result in for-
eign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety
glasses or eye shields before commencing power
tool operation. We recommend Wide Vision Safety
Mask for use over spectacles, or standard stafety
glasses ... available at Sears retail or catalog
stores. ‘
MOUNTING
This Dovetail Template is designed for mak-
ing flush or rabbeted 1/2 inch dovetail joints
using Craftsman Routers Model Numbers
315.17310, 315.17350, 315.17360, 315.17370,
315.17371, 315.17380, 315.17381, 315.17390,
315.17400, 315.17430, 315.17460, 315.17470,
315.17480, 315.25031, 315.25060, 315.25066
and 31525070 with Adapter and Guide
Bushings Catalog Number 25059 or 25079
and Dovetail Cutter Catalog Number 25531.
when usin router Model Number 315.25031,
flat side of router base must be parallel to top
clamping bar of Dovetail Template to allow
proper depth of cut when routing dovetail
joints (See Fig. 1).
For proper assembly of the Guide Bushings
to your Router consult the operating Instruc-
tions at the Adapter and Guide Bushings
which you are using.
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WOOD SCREWS
Fig. 2
FLUSH FRONT DRAWER ,
FULL RABBETED DRAWER Ifig” memo
4 r Fig. 5
Mount Dovetail Template onto workbench or
table by positioning front of the base flush or
slightly beyond the front edge of workbench
or table. Insert two flat head wood screws, Key
No. 'I, (See parts list, page 7) through holes in
base and secure firmly into workbench or
table (See Fig.‘ 2).
For mobility, Dovetail Template may be
mounted onto piece of 3% inch plywood approx-
imately six inches wide and twenty inches
long. Position front of base flush with the
front and equidistant from the ends of the
board and insert two flat head wood screws
Key No. 'I, through holes in base and secure
firmly into plywood. Dovetail Template with
wooden base may then be clamped securely
to work bench or table with clamps or other
holding apparatus while using and easily re-
moved upon completion for easy storage or
changing job site.
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RECOMMENDED
SECTION THICKNESS LENGTH WIDTH
Back 1/2” to 5%” Width of opening less clearance Height of opening less clearance
Depth of opening less clear-
Sides V8" to %’~’ ance less back thickness Same as Back
Length of back plus ‘/2” less 2times
Bottom 1/4" to 3/3” Length of side less Mt" side thickness
Flush Front ‘/2" to 3A” Same as Back Same as Back
3/3 Inch Rabbeted Front 3%” Back length plus 5%” Back width plus 3/4"
NOTE: Front, back and sides should be grooved ‘/4 inch deep to receive bottom piece and may be done before or after
dovetailing. If groove depth is more or less than ‘/4 inch, bottom dimensions must be altered to compensate.
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FLUSH FRONT DRAWER OR BOX
SET—UP
IMPORTANT—BE SURE POWER CORD IS DISCON-
NECTED FROM POWER SUPPLY. Attach guide bush-
ing with 7/16" pilot diameter to router base following
instructions supplied with Adapter and Guide Bush-
mgs.
Insert the dovetail cutter bit through the guide bush-
ings and into chuck collet at least ‘/2 inch and tighten
carefully. Adjust base height adjustmenton router
until the cutter extends I7/32 inch below the router
base.
Insert four (4) stop screws into threaded holes (A) into
top and front of dovetail base and tighten screws firm-
ly (See Fig. 6).
Mark the boards for the drawer or box on the inside
with identifying letters near bottom edge (See Fig. 5).
The reverse sides of the board will be the outside of
the finished drawer or box. The outside of the boards
are always clamped towards the dovetail base and all
pieces are routed in an "inside-out" position. They are
reversed to assemble. The material for front (B) and
back (D) should be the same size and should be cut to
fit the opening neatly. The side pieces (A and C)
should also be the same size. (See chart on page 3for
computing proper sizes and recommended material
thicknesses.)
Insert board (A) between front clamping bar and
front surface of dovetail b a s e with bottom
edge toward left stop screw. Temporarily clamp
board (A) ”inside-out" to the left front of the
fixture so that it extends above the base (See Fig. 7).
This is done to assist in properly positioning of board
(B).
Insert board (B) between top clamping bar and top
surface of dovetail base with bottom edge against left
stop screw and flush with extended portion of board
(A). Tighten top clamp knobs (E) to hold board (B) se-
curely. Attach dovetail template (F) to the dovetail
base with spacers (G) located inside brackets" (See Fig.
8). Holding template flat on boards with one hand,
tighten template clamp knobs (H) securely. Be sure
Template finger ends are parallel to edge of board
(B) to assure even fit after cutting. Relocate board
(A) so that it is flush with the top of board (B) and
qgginst stop screw in left front of dovetail base. Tight-
en front clamp knobs (I) to hold board (A) securely.
ROUTING
To make sure all adjustments and settings are as re-
quired, it is best to first make a trial cut on two pieces
of scrap lumber of the some wood that is to be used.
Allowance should be made in fit of dovetail joint for
gluing when completed joints are assembled. A "too
tight” condition in fit will force glue out of dovetail
joint causing a dry joint.
Place Router with base resting flat on dovetail tem-
plate so that the guide bushing contacts along the
end of teeth on template and cutter engages along the
edge of board (A). Make a straight cut from right to
left across board (A, See Fig. 9). This is done to pre-
vent chipping the wood when the Router is moved in
and out of the fingers of the dovetail template.
USE CAUTION WHEN OPERATING ROUTER AT
EITHER EXTREME END OF DOVETAIL TEMPLATE.
DOVETAIL CUTTER BIT MAY MAKE CONTACT
WITH ANGLE BRACKET IF MOVED TOO FAR OUT-
SIDE FIRST OR FINAL CUT.
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STOP SCREWS
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Fig. 9
Fig. II
Page 5
Cut the dovetail joint, feeding the Router from left to
right until the complete edge is accomplished. Before
removing the Router from the dovetail template, recut
the dovetail, moving the Router from right to left to
correct any imperfections.
When the dovetail joint is completed wait until cutter
bit has stopped completely before removing the Router
from the dovetail template. This precaution will pre-
vent damage to the template. When removing the
Router, it should not be lifted but should be moved to-
ward the operator until clear.
Loosen all clamp screws and remove routed sections.
Insert board (C) between front clamping bar and front
surface of dovetail base with bottom edge toward
right stop screw. Temporarily clamp board (C) ”inside-
out" to the right front of the fixture so that it extends
above the base. This is done to assist in properly posi-
tioning of board (B).
Insert board (3) between top clamping bar and top
surface of dovetail base with bottom edge against
right stop screw and flush with extended portion of
board (C). Tighten top clamp knobs to hold board (B)
securely. Attach dovetail template to the dovetail base
with spacers located inside brackets. Holding template
flat on boards with one hand, tighten template clamp
knobs securely. Relocate board (C) so that it is flush
with the top of board (B) and against stop screw in
right front of dovetail base. Tighten front clamp knobs
to hold board (C) securely. Cut dovetail joint as des-
cribed above.
Loosen all clamvp screws and remove routed sections.
To dovetail two remaining corners, repeat above pro-
cedure by positioning boards (A and D) on the right
side of base with bottom edges against right stop
screws. Then position boards (C and D) on left side of
base with bottom edges against left stop screws.
MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
IF THE JOINT IS TOO TIGHT, raise the cutter bit very
slightly to make the cut more shallow. (Follow depth
adjustment instruction as described in Router Owners
Manual.)
IF THE JOINT IS TOO LOOSE, lower the cutter bit very
slightly to make the cut deeper.
IF THE FIT IS TOO DEEP, turn lock nut (J, See Fig. 8)
in a counter-clockwise direction until desired depth
is reached. (Adjust lock nuts equally and carefully.)
IF THE FIT IS TOO SHALLOW, turn lock nut (J, See
Fig. 8) in a clock—wise direction until desired depth is
reached.
WHEN ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE PROPERLY MADE,
THEY SHOULD NOT BE CHANGED UNTIL ALL
DOVETAILS ARE CUT.
ROUT DOVETAIL FROM THE FRONT ONLY — DO
NOT RAISE OR LOWER ROUTER OR CUTTER BIT
WHILE BIT IS BETWEEN DOVETAIL TEMPLATE
FINGERS, KEEP ROUTER BASE FLAT AGAINST TEM-
PLATE.
RABBETED FRONT DRAWER
SET-UP
IMPORTANT—BE SURE POWER CORD IS DISCON-
NECTED FROM POWER SUPPLY. Attach guide bush-
ing with 7/16" pilot diameter to router base following
instructions supplied with Adapter and Guide Bush-
mgs.
Insert the dovetail cutter bit through the guide bush-
ing and into chuck collet at least ‘/2 inch and tighten
carefully. Adjust base height adjustment on router
until the cutter extends"|7/32 inch below the router
base. Insert two (2) stop screws into threaded holes
(B) on top of dovetail base and two (2) stop screws
into threaded holes (A) in front of dovetail base.
Tighten stop screws securely (See Fig. I0).

Mark the boards for the drawer on the inside with
identifying letters near bottom edge (See Fig. 5). The
reverse sides of the board will be the outside of the
finished drawer. The outside of the boards are always
clamped toward the dovetail base and all pieces are
routed in an "inside-out" position. They are reversed
to assemble. The front piece (B) should be 3%" longer
and 3%" wider than the opening less clearance. The
rabbet cut on the inside of the front board should be
3/a” wide and 7/16" deep. The side pieces (A and C)
should be the same size. (See chart on page 3for
computing proper sizes and recommended material
thicknesses.)
Insert board (A) between front clamping bar and front
surface of dovetail base with bottom edge toward left
stop screw. Temporarily clamp board (A) "inside-out"
to the left front of the fixture so that it extends above
the base (See Fig. II). This is done to assist in proper-
ly positioning of board (B).
Insert board (B) between top clamping bar and top
surface of dovetail base with bottom edge against left
stop screw and flush with extended portion of board
(A). Tighten top clamp knobs (E) to hold board (B)
securely. Attach dovetail template (F) to the dovetail
base with spacers (G) located inside brackets (See Fig.
8). Holding template flat on boards with one hand,
tighten template clamp knobs (H) securely. Be sure
Template finger ends are parallel to edge of board (B)
to assure even fit after cutting. Relocate board (A)
so that it is flush with the top board (B) and against
stop screw in left front of dovetail base. Tighten
front clamp knobs (I) to hold board (A) securely.
Loosen top clamp knobs (E) and remove board (B)
from the base and replace with a piece of scrap lumber
of the some wood. This provides support in area of
cut in board (A) which prevents splintering as the cut-
ter bit moves through cut.
USE CAUTION WHEN OPERATING ROUTER AT
EITHER EXTREME END OF DOVETAIL TEMPLATE.
DOVETAIL CUTTER BIT MAY MAKE CONTACT
WITH ANGLE BRACKET IF MOVED TOO FAR OUT-
SIDE FIRST OR FINAL CUT.
ROUTING
To make sure all adjustments and settings are as re-
quired, it is best to first make a trial cut on two pieces
of scrap lumber of the same wood that is to be used.
Allowance should be made in fit of dovetail for gluing
when completed joints are assembled. A"too tight"
condition in fit will force glue out of dovetail joint
causing a dry joint.
Place Router with base resting flat on dovetail tem-
plate so that the guide bushing engages along the
edge of board (A). Make a straight cut from right to
left across board (A, See Fig. 9). This is done to pre-
vent chipping the wood when the Router is moved in
and out of the fingers of the dovetail template.
Cut the dovetail joint, feeding the Router from left to
right until the completed edge is accomplished. Before
removing the Router from the dovetail template, recut
the dovetail, moving the Router from right to left to
correct any imperfections.
When the dovetail joint is completed wait until cutter
bit has stopped completely before removing the Rout-
er from the dovetail template. This precaution will
prevent damage to the template. When removing the
Router, it should not be lifted but should be moved
toward the operator until clear. Loosen template
clamp knobs and remove dovetail template. Without
removing board (A) loosen top clamp knobs (E), re-
move scrap piece and replace with piece that is to be
finished front board (B), flush with edge of board (A).
(Fig. I2
Tighten top clamp knobs (E) firmly. After board (B) is
properly positioned, loosen front clamp knobs (I) and
remove board (A). Attach dovetail template (F) to the
dovetail base with spacers (G) located outside brackets
(See Fig. 12). Holding template flat on boards with
one hand, tighten template knobs (H) securely. Cut”
dovetail joint in board (B) as a single piece. Loosen
all clamp screws and remove routed» sections.
Insert board (C) between front clamping bar and front
surface of dovetail base with bottom edge toward right
stop screw. Temporarily clamp board (C) "inside-out"
to the right front of the fixture so that it extends
above the base. This is done to assist in properly posi-
tioning of board (B).
Insert board (B) between top clamping bar and ‘top
surface of dovetail base with bottom edge against
right stop screw and flush with extended portion of
board (C). Tighten top clamp knobs to hold board (B)
securely. Attach dovetail template to the dovetail base
with spacers located inside brackets. Holding template
flat on boards with one hand, tighten template clamp
knobs securely. Relocate board (C) so that it is flush
with the top of board (B) and against stop screw in
right front of dovetail base. Tighten front clamp knobs
to hold board (C) securely. Loosen top clamp knobs
and remove board (B) from'the base and replace with
a piece of scrap lumber of the some wood. This pro-
vides support in area of cut in board (C) which pre-
vents splintering as the cutter bit moves through cut.
Cut dovetail joint as described above.
Loosen all clamp screws and remove routed sections.
Dovetail cuts in board (D) and boards (A and C) may
be accomplished by following instructions as described
under "FLUSH FRONT DRAWER OR BOX."
MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
IF THE JOINT IS TOO TIGHT, raise the cutter bit very
slightly to make the cut more shallow. (Follow depth
adjustment instructions as described in Router Own-
ers Manual.)
IF THE JOINT IS TOO LOOSE, lower the cutter bit
very slightly to make the cut deeper.
IF THE FIT IS TOO DEEP, turn lock nut (J, See Fig. 3)
in a counter-clockwise direction until desired depth is
reached. (Adjust lock nuts equally and carefully).
IF THE FIT IS TOO SHALLOW, turn lock nut (J, See
Fig. 8) in a clockwise direction until desired depth is
reached.
WHEN ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE PROPERLY MADE,
THEY SHOULD NOT BE CHANGED UNTIL ALL
DOVETAILS ARE CUT.
ROUT DOVETAIL FROM THE FRONT ONLY — DO
NOT RAISE OR LOWER ROUTER OR CUTTER BIT
WHILE BIT IS BETWEEN DOVETAIL TEMPLATE
FINGERS. KEEP ROUTER BASE FLAT AGAINST
TEMPLATE.
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DOVETAIL TEMPLATE-—MODEL NUMBER 3'|5.257'lO
E.,.
The Model Number will be found on a plate attached to
bar. Always mention the Model Number in all correspon
TAIL TEMPLATE or when ordering repair parts.
the front of the top clamping
'dence regarding the DOVE-
SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS
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Part
Number
'I -71 4784-03
‘I-6'l I526-0'I
‘I-876368-23
"I-703473-34
3-616547-04
'l-714801-00
I-616549-02
PA RTSLIST
Key Part
Description Quan. No. Number
*Wood Screw (#12 x 2-3% 8‘I-616550-01
Flat Hd.) . . 2 9 4_6I6543_o4
K”°b W‘ 2 ' ' 6‘I0 I-606162-01
Screw 4- Ox l-3/
Fi,_ Hd_, _ ‘_ 611 I-616564-02
Lock Washer (I/4) . 6 I2 I‘93°443'o4
I ' B2
C°_”‘P'"9 °' 13 3-616544-01
Spring . 414 2-616548-04
Stop Screw 4
Description
Nameplate
Base . .
Lock Nut (‘As-20) .
Spacer . . .
*Screw (#lO—24 x %
Flat Hd.) .
Dovetail Template .
Angle Bracket
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‘Standard Hardware Itam, May Be Purchased Locally
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Sears
OWNERS
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
3l5.257l0
HOW TO ORDER
REPAIR PARTS
CRHFTSMHW
DOVETAIL TEMPLATE
(FOR USE WITH ROUTER MODEL NOS. 17310,
17350, 17360, 17361, 17370, 17371, 17380, 17381,
17390, 17400, 17430, 17460, 17470, 17480, 25031,
25060, 25066 AND 25070)
The Model Number will be found on the plate attach-
ed to the front of the top clamping bar. Always men-
tion the Model Number when requesting service or
repair parts for your Dovetail Template.
All parts listed herein may be ordered from any
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. retail or catalog store.
If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your
order will be electronically transmitted to a Sears
Repair Parts Distribution Center for expedited
handling. 5 ‘E ‘ 2
WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: ‘\
3. MODEL NUMBER
315.2571 0
4. NAME of |TEM—
DOVETAI L
TEMPLATE
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you discover that Sears has over 2000 Service Units
throughout the country.
1. PART NUMBER
2. PART DESCRIPTION
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