Background
The Craftsman Belt Sander 315.117151 is a handheld power tool manufactured by Diehl Manufacturing Company for Sears. It incorporates a 3-inch wide sanding belt and a dust collection system to reduce airborne dust during operation. It is primarily designed for the sanding of various materials such as wood, metal, and plastic.
The sander operates on a 2.3 amp motor and has a speed of 1650 ft/min. The size of the belt is 3" x 21" with the handle and motor mounted above the belt. The sander weighs 5 lbs and it operates on a 2.3 amp motor with a 1650 ft/min speed. Additional features include a tracking knob for belt alignment and a lock-on button that allows continuous operation without holding the trigger.
The design of the sander includes front and rear handles for two-handed operation, making it manageable to control. The dust bag feature ensures that the sanding dust is collected, aiding in maintaining a cleaner work environment. Like most Craftsman products the color of the dustless belt sander is black with some red lettering on the label.
All parts required for the Craftsman Dustless Belt Sander 315.117151 are shown below from the owner's manual. Most parts have been discontinued, but you can still find parts on websites such as eBay and Amazon.
The Craftsman Belt Sander 315.117151 is no longer manufactured but can be purchased on eBay for fifty dollars or less. The date the device was manufactured was not specified in the owner's and varied across other online resources. After calling the Sears Direct parts line listed in the owner's manual, they were unable to provide when it was manufactured and discontinued.
Identification
The Craftsman 3-inch Dustless Belt Sander - Model Number 315.117151 can be found on the plate attached to the blower cover of the sander. Always provide the model number of your Craftsman belt sander when inquiring about your sander or when ordering repair parts. The belt sander like most other Craftsman devices, the only color manufactured is black with some red lettering to identify the brand and model number on the device.
This Craftsman Belt Sander weighs about five pounds, the cord is eight feet long, and it is double insulated. Its belt dimensions are 3 inches wide and 21 inches long and it is recommended in the device manual to use 3"x21" Aluminum Oxide Plyweld Belts or the "Sears Best" 3"x21" Zirconium Plyweld Belts. Using other attachments or accessories listed above could be dangerous. The belt sander is equipped with a 2.3 amp motor to supply power and the voltage between 110 to 120 V AC wit
The main components of this model include a dust bag, tracking screw, sanding belt, and a front idler pulley.
It is also equipped with a front and rear handle to make the control and operation of the device easier. It has a "lock on" button that is located on the rear handle to use when you are sanding for long periods of time. The front and back handles assist to keep the area you are sanding level and for safety to keep your hands away from the sanding belt. In the owner's manual it is suggested that you use your left hand for the front handle and to use your right hand for the back handle.
Technical Specifications
- Power: 2.3 amp motor
- Voltage: 110-120V AC, 60Hz
- Belt size: 3 in x 21 in
- Speed: 1650 ft/min
- Weight: 5 lbs
- Cord length: 8 ft
- Insulation: Double insulated
Warranty
The Craftsman Sander 315.117151 comes with a full one-year warranty provided by Sears. This warranty covers any failure of the sander to give complete satisfaction within one year from the date of purchase. In the event of such a failure, the product can be returned to any Sears store for a free repair. It's important to note that for commercial or rental use, the warranty period is limited to 90 days. To claim the warranty, bring the product to any Sears store.