Since there are several different Craftsman Routers carried by Sears we thought some information from us would help make your decision a little easier.

You can choose from their 6.5 amp 1 1/4 hp palm sized router all the way up to a 12.5 amp 2 1/4 hp D-handle router combo kit.

The choices you have will cover a wide range of features, accessories, and prices.

Below is a guide that lists a handful of some Craftsman routers carried by Sears.

It will give you a quick reference for a side by side comparison of the many different features of each router.

Once you see each one compared to the next you will be on your way to finding the router that will fit all your workshop and project needs.

Craftsman Router Comparison Guides 1 thru 4

Model # 17517
Specifications	√ Plunge √ 8.0 lbs √ 1/4 and 1/2 inch collet capacity √ 10 amps √ 2 hp √ Variable speed √ 15,000 to 25,000 rpm √ 10 ft cord length
Features/Accessories	√ Plunge lock control √ Spindle lock √ 2 in. max depth √ Digital depth in mm or in. √ Dust shield √ vac attachment √ 1/4 inch, 1/2 inch collets and wrench included
Price	$149.99

Model # 17540
Specifications	√ Single speed √ Plunge √ 9.5 lbs. √ 1/4 and 1/2 inch collet capacity √ Spindle Lock √ 9.5 amps √ 1.75 hp √ 25,000 rpm
Features/Accessories	√ 3 LED task lights √ Ball bearing motor √ Miro-height adjustment depth gauge √ Soft start motor switch √ Live tool indicator light when plugged in √ 1/4 inch, 1/2 inch collets and wrench included
Price	$79.99

Model # 17541
Specifications	√ Fixed base √ 8.5 lbs √ 1/4 and 1/2 inch collet capacity √ 9.5 amps √ 1.75 hp √ Single speed √ 25,000 rpm √ 10 ft cord length
Features/Accessories	√ LED worklight √ 100 percent ball bearing construction √ Rack and pinion micro-height adjustment √ upfront, spring loaded push button spindle lock √ Three built-in LED worklights √ Live tool indicator light when plugged in √ 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch collets, wrench, chip deflectors, and vacuum attachment included
Price	$79.99

Model # 17542
Specifications	√ Fixed base √ 9.7 lbs √ Depth stops w/ rack and pinion adjustments √ Spindle lock √ 11 amps √ 2 hp √ 6 speeds √ 12,000 to 25,000 rpm √ 8ft cord
Features/Accessories	√ Storage case w/ wrench √ Accessable motor brushes √ 100 percent ball bearing √ Adjustable speed dial √ Tasklight √ Ergonomic design
Price	$89.99

Craftsman Router Comparison Guides 5 thru 8

Model # 17543
Specifications	√ Fixed/Plunge √ 9.5 lbs √ 1/4 and 1/2 inch collet capacity √ 2 3/16 in max cut depth √ 11 amps √ 2 hp √ 12,000 to 25,000 rmp √ 100 percent ball bearing
Features/Accessories	√ 3 LED worklight √ Soft start √ Debri and vacuum sheild √ Live tool indicator √ Case w/ wrench, 1/4 and 1/2 inch collets and operators manual
Price	$79.99

Model # 28084
Specifications	√ Fixed/Plunge √ 14.2 lbs √ 12.5 amps √ 2.25 hp √ 1/4 and 1/2 inch collet capacity √ 100 percent ball bearings √ Magnesium housing √ 12,000 to 25,000 rpm √ 10 ft cord
Features/Accessories	√ Adjustable depth stops √ Variable speed √ Adjustable speed dial √ Consumer replacable motor brushes √ Soft start √ LED worklights √ Case w/ wrench, 1/4 and 1/2 inch collets and operators manual
Price	$219.99

Model # 28190
Specifications	√ Fixed Base √ 12.5 amps √ 2.25 hp √ 12,000 to 25,000 rpm √ 10 ft cord √ 1/4 and 1/2 inch collet capacity √ Spindle Lock
Features/Accessories	√ Variable speed √ Consumer replaceable motor brushes √ LED worklights √ 100 percent ball bearing √ Wrench, edge guide, twist and lock vac adapter, hex key, screws, carrying case, how-to guide and operators manual
Price	$119.99

Model # 28212
Specifications	√ Fixed base √ 6.5 amps √ 1.25 hp √ 1/4" collet size √ 8 ft cold weather cord √ 18,00 to 28,000 rpm √ Spindle lock √ Variable speed √ Palm grip √ 100 percent ball bearing
Features/Accessories	√ Soft start motor √ Clear interchangeable sub-base √ Carrying case, how-to-guide, steel edge guide and operators manual
Price	$119.99

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