To Craftsman specs.does not mean that mounting holes are driiled to a certain pattern.doubt very much whether Porter Cable,or any other cfompany is gonna design a new router mount for Craftsman.Case in point,pick up a Craftsman sander,then compare it with a Black and Decker,naturally the same size,price range,etc. You will find that they are identical,parts are interchangable,etc.The only difference is the markings on the sander itself.Another case,however not with tools. For years Whirlpool made Sears Kenmore appliances. I could go to a appliance parts store and buy parts for either one and they would be the same.Found this out by working on the older Kenmore,and Whirlpool washing maxchines.Now they might use a cheaper motor on the Crasftsman,but it would be the same physical size,etc. as the Whirlpool motor.For many years Sears was the best place for the average guy to buy power tools,but lately they have been farmed out to companies like Ryobi,and Black and Decker,and the quality has gone downhill.At one time,about 40 years ago,Blackhawk built Sears Crasftsman floor jacks.I have one in my shop which has been used and abused for 40 years and is still going strong.I dont know who makes their new ones.
