Craftsman Belt Sander Model No. 315.11721

Do you still want a manual? I have one in softcopy.

Hello smowery,

I would like a soft copy of the manual.

Thanks,

Bruce

I need your e-mail address to send it.

I'm in the same situation needing a manual for a Craftsman Belt Sander Model No. 315.11721. Could you email me a copy at nwlaptop@aol.com? Thanks.

I'm in the same situation needing a manual for a Craftsman Belt Sander Model No. 315.11721. Could you email me a copy at nwlaptop@aol.com? Thanks.

I am also looking for the manual for the Craftsman Belt Sander Model No. 315.11721

Could someone send me a copy at neuroman-case@hotmail.com

It would be much appreciated.

Thank you.

On your model belt sander, all you do is push the front roller against a solid surface. The roller will lock in place. Change belt and then use a large screw driver and pry just below the name plate. This will snap the roller back in place. You may have to track belt. This is done by turning large screw on the side of sander. Hope this helps. By the way, I am looking for a used one just like yours for parts. I broke a gear and they do not make the part anymore. If you know where I can find one you can email me at denniscindyfoley@yahoo.com

I saw where you have a manual for a Sears 315.11721 Belt Sander. I'm having difficulty releasing the spring loaded roller lock (for changing the belt). Could you please email the manual to me also.

My emil is kwsears1@comcast.net.

Thank you very much.

Kirk

If you still have a soft copy of the 315.11721 manual, could you please send it to me. wisemack20@hotmail.com

Thank you very much.

Chad

Would you please send me a copy of the manual also. thank you. James wireman1949@yahoo.com

Was jsut given this sander but it didn't come with a manual, if you still have it in softcopy please send to me at javierpalomo63@yahoo.com...thanks in advance!!

Hi,

That pry under the name plate thing did not work.

If any you stil have the soft copy, could you please forward it to me.

Appreciate the help.

My email khotachetan@hotmail.com.

Thanks,

Chetan

Had the same problem. Pry the front roller forward in place.If I can do it anyone can. Casey

Would you please send me a soft copy of the manual for the Sears 3" belt sander, model number 315.11721.

Many thanks.

conn_huffaker@hotmail.com

Hi,

I know it's been years since you posted the manual info, but if you still have a belt sander manual available, could you send it to me please at drzlara@hotmail.com

Thanks alot,

Leslie

Hi,

If you ever got a copy of the belt sander manual, could you please forward it to me at drzlara@hotmail.com.

Thanks, Leslie

By the way, everyone's suggestions have helped. All I need now is to figure out how to "track" the belt.

Wowery, smowery, you're a popular dude! :)

I, too, hope you're still around, and could have a copy of your manual, too!

Actually, I have a 4" model (#315-11782), but this one sounds very similar.

I, too, have great difficulty in bringing back the wheel. In fact, right now it's sitting under my bench, seemly "permanently" retracted. It shouldn't be this hard, should it?

Thank you muchly!!

Salutations,

-Paul

m7wxz9502@sneakemail.com

(the above email is for anti-spam)

Funny that I came here through a search on a way to work the belt adjustment in order to remove and install a belt. I took me a good hour to figure out how to get slack via the front roller when removing a belt. For this, hold the unit as you would while working. Point the nose to the floor and apply pressure. The roller retracts and stays in place. Then, to re-extend the front roller; you lay the unit on the floor (belt down/handle up). Roll the unit to the right 45 degrees, tilt the unit forward until the roller contacts the floor. Apply slight downward pressure (unit still tilted forward at at the same angle) and the front roller pops back into place. That part took quite a bit longer to figure..

I'd also like a copy of the manual from anyone who has it

Techbuilder@gmail.com

Thanks.

Where does one get replacement parts for this model? I'm looking for the belt.

I also need this manual! Could you please send it to adam@dookie.us?

Thank You,

Adam

Can you please email me the manual aw well...thank you.

my email is

jj100601@yahoo.ca

Hi - I just inherited one of these sanders, unfortunately without a manual. Anyone that could help?

Post an email and I'll send you a copy of the manual.

Hi, my email is minigts@gmail.com. If you would, please send me a copy of the manual.

Cheers,

Jon

Hi, minigts,

If you mean the sandpaper belt, any hardware or home improvement store should have it. Bring your old one!

I'll also email you a copy of the manual, as requested.

Salutations,

-Paul

If you are still e-mailing these manuals, I would sure love to have one.

Thanks!

vladimir@umich.edu

Need a manual.

Thanks,

Post an email and I'll send you a copy of the manual.

Post an email and I'll send you a copy of the manual.

Please send manual if available.

Thanks,

I too have one of these inherited models and have had a difficult time changing the belt. If you have a copy of the manual I would appreciate getting one thanks.

I have the Craftsman 4" belt sander model 315.11782 and when I pull out on the black lever to retighten the belt, nothing happens. Anyone know how to do it manually?

Thanks,

Robin

If you would be so kind, I could also use a copy of that manual. Mine is model 315.11781, but your info would still help a lot. Thank you... lafrlb@att.net

On its way

Cheers,

-Paul

I would appreciate a copy of the manual. Can anyone tell me where you place the two drops of electrical oil?

Thanks!

Bob

Post an email and I'll send you a copy of the manual.

Hello smowery,

I too would like a soft copy of the manual.

Thanks,

dw2310@msn.com

David

I hope this gets to you. The request was the first time on this site and am not sure how to reply other than include my Email here.

rjk1b6@gmail.com

Thanks!

Bob K

Thanks to everyone for passing on the manual for this sander. I could use one too.

rbusch4501@comcast.net

Thanks

Have the same model sander, got it used.

Got the belt on and somehow released back, not sure how I did that, and would really like the manual.

Craftsman 315.11721.

Please send to lawnside@comcast.net

Thanks!

and happy sanding.

hi friend...not sure if you have a soft copy of the belt sander...model number is 315.11721...it would be super cool if I could get my hands on one!...let me know if I'm looking in the right place...best regards, tom djkowboy@sbcglobal.net

I guess they don't make them like they used to as this old work horse seems to be going strong all over the place. I, too, have inherited one (315.11721) and would be grateful for a copy of the manual.

Thanks very much!

Jim McLellan

BordenHouse@gmail.com

Hello All ! I am new to the forum. I am also oould someone be so kind as to email me one ?

thanks,

frank g.

fgmx2007@yahoo.com

Could I please get a copy of the manual i need replacement parts and can't make out the online diagram its to fuzzy. Thanks

Just post your email and I'd be happy to send a copy.

I could use a manual. Thank you!

al_syd@me.com

I also need the manual for the 315.11721 sander. A softcopy would be extremely appreciated!! My email is edeprosse@charter.net

Thank you!!

Evan

http://www.managemylife.com/mmh/lis_pdf/OWNM/L0807584.pdf

Thanks for the weblink to the manual pdf!

sears 4" belt sander model 31511761

I'm looking for a manual for the above sander which would allow me to replace the motor bearings.

Any help would be much appreciated

Rob

need manual email geowmoore@live.com

Hello smowery,

I would like a soft copy of the manual.

Thanks, geowmoore@live.com

Aloha,My husband bought this sander at the swap meet and I would like a copy of the manual if possible. Mahalo Antina kaupuantina@yahoo.com

Hello Paul, I recently acquired this Craftsman model 315.22420 belt sander and would love to have a copy of the manual. Could you please email me one at actionjksn@gmail.com

Also if you have a manual for another old Craftsman sander model 315.25811 that would be great too. I need to find out how to lubricate both of these sanders. But the belt sander is the most important.

Thanks,

On my unit after replacing the belt I can take up slack by pressing a release button that is located on the center line of the rollers about mid ship.

7+ years after your post, and I'm still looking for the manual for the craftsman belt sander.

jerrry
supersapiente@gmail.com

Hi can anyone help me find drive pulley for this same machine, bearings are available from NSK thanks wayne ve3wgr@hotmail.com

Does anyone still have a soft copy of the Craftsman Belt Sander Model 315.11721 that they would be willing to share. I am a member of the "I can't change the belt" Club as well. My email is ctcampbell@zoomtown.com.
Thanks so much.

I have the 315.11721 manual and in it see an optional dustless sanding attachment offered (cat # 9 11765) Anyone have one for sale?
Dale
dale-rep-presents@msn.com
614-322-1234

BOB: Am looking for an owners manual for the sander. Got it at a garage sale, but need to change the belt.

Help....cant figure this out. same sander...no Manual..can someone please email me a how to tip.

Willintx@gmail.com

Thanks

Thanks for all the information on this belt sander.
Very poor design!
Please send me the manual.

http://www.shopyourway.com/manuals/search?q=31511721

this is the link to the manual

http://m.managemylife.com/index.html

grrrr sorry link did not work like I hope it would of go to that link click manuals on top right corner and then type in your model number itll give you a link for down load its trusty website run from sears kenmore and craftsman I worked there fora long time in the tools lawn and garden and fitness depts and I use this for work all the time

ME TO ON THE SANDER
montana049@cox.net

please send me instructions for changing the belt again on the sears 315.11721
barb.gentilli@icloud.com

I have used this belt sander for years and never had a problem changing the sanding belt. Now, however, it won't stay in a locked position when I push down on it. Can anyone tell me where the locking mechanism for this sander is located?

So I just started using this old sander I inherited from my father, works great, but need brushes. Anyone know of a source for parts? We did figure out how to change the belts, I just loosened it as much as it would go and wiggled the belt on, then tightened it up.

Deni

If the screw driver under the name plate doesn't work, hit the side of the bottom plate lightly with a hammer

I have a model 315-11720 that works great. If interested please e mail welliott351@gmail.com

http://www.managemylife.com/mmh/lis_pdf/OWNM/L0807584.pdf

Above is the link to the manual for Model No 315.11721.

Followed the instructions for replacing the belt and it worked great. This was posted earlier in this thread but i wanted to re post so you didn't have to search as much as i did. Just passing the help along. Hope this works for you.

For visual learners, there's a great short video instructional here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rPzRk4DUhI