The first 3 numbers of the sears model number are a code to the
manufacturer. You can do google search and find links like:
http://www.edgeta.org/sears.htm. For example, my (very) old Craftman
router model 315.17370 is made by Ryan (whoever that is).

Wayne

"striker" wrote in message
...
There has been a lot of discussion on this board about "Crapsman"
tools. Some
good some not-so-good. I happen to like their tools...most that is w/ a
few exceptions...
the router being one of them.

I'm wondering who makes Craftsman power tools? Is it a wholly owned
company or
an exsiting co. that makes tools under it's own name or different
comanies? I know the
Danaher tool co of Conn. (or is that Mass ?) makes their hand tools like
ratchet wrenches and sockets etc.
It's easy to see that their refridgerators are made by Whirlpool, but
who makes their power tools like cordless/
corded drills, saws etc?

Does anyone out there know?

Thanks

Strike