Like a lot of people, I cracked the base of the handwheel on my BT3100, rendering it useless. I know I can get a plastic replacement, but would much rather get a metal one. I know this has been asked before, but I am hoping that maybe someone has come across some new info. Has anyone found a metal replacement option?
Handwheel again - options anyone?
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The early BT3000 had a cast metal handwheel. I have one that is missing the knob on my BT3000 restoration project (that is WAY behind schedule!).
The BT3100 handwheel can have the voids in the back side, except of course where the shaft goes through etc... filled with epoxy and BBs or buckshot to reinforce it, and give it additional heft. I've not done this to mine yet, but read about it here I believe...
I am waiting to need a new handwheel to do this to mine. My handwheel has some cosmetic damage...Please like and subscribe to my YouTube channel. Please check out and subscribe to my Workshop Blog.Comment
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If I remember correctly, there was another part, needed. An insert for the hand wheel to connect to the shaft. If that were available, I would think a common hand wheel from MCMaster Carr, MSC, etc. could be used.She couldn't tell the difference between the escape pod, and the bathroom. We had to go back for her.........................Twice.Comment
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