Handles

[sawmonkey]

I've had my BT3100 saw in storage for 5 years, and I just started using it again last weekend. Its still in great condition, except for the handles on the saw adjustment and fence. Being rubber, they must have leaked chemicals over time causing them to be sticky. Does anyone know where I can purchase new handles?

[cwsmith]

I think most hardware suppliers sell handles of one type or another, whether or not they'd fit the thread sizes for the BT is another matter. You could check locally, or some places like Woodcraft, Rockler, or Lee-Valley.

But if you want actual 'replacement' parts for the BT, check with their parts department, Sears parts, or others. (Just do a Google search for "Ryobi Parts".)

CWS

[sawmonkey]

I think most hardware suppliers sell handles of one type or another, whether or not they'd fit the thread sizes for the BT is another matter. You could check locally, or some places like Woodcraft, Rockler, or Lee-Valley.

But if you want actual 'replacement' parts for the BT, check with their parts department, Sears parts, or others. (Just do a Google search for "Ryobi Parts".)

CWS

Thanks. I will probably have to buy some generic handles/knobs.

I havent been on this forum in a long time. What happen to all of the BT3XXX related threads?

[twistsol]

I havent been on this forum in a long time. What happen to all of the BT3XXX related threads?

They are all still there. When you go into the forum, scroll down to the bottom of the page and there are settings for "Thread Display Option" If you change the "Show Threads From" option to "Beginning"

You can also make this setting global for your user id by going into "Settings" at the top of the page and then clicking on "General Settings"

[capncarl]

Lowes has a fair selection of knobs and handles in their nut and bolt drawers. You might have to look for them because their help may not have ever opened the drawers up to see what's in them! It is surprising what is hid in these drawers! Do like I do, start at one end and open ever drawer, it's like Christmas! All kind of hardware for a lot of different things I didn't know I needed!
capncarl.

[sawmonkey]

Thanks for the replies everyone. Since I haven't run this in 5+ years, is there any maintenance I should do before using? I bought some dry graphite lube, since the rails do not slide very well. I need to give them a good cleaning, soap/water should be good enough.

[Turaj]

I suggest you check the belts and make sure they are not dried up! You may want to turn the blade by hand (SAW UNPLUGGED) to make sure the blade is free to rotate and belts are OK.

[Bill in Buena Park]

Blade adjustment handle is part A181014002, and fence handle is A181010227. You can find these at the Ryobi (Gardner) site: http://ryobitools.arinet.com/scripts/EmpartISAPI.dll?MF

You can also find them at eReplacementparts.com here: http://www.ereplacementparts.com/ryo...yYAaApqL8P8HAQ

[poolhound]

Thanks for the replies everyone. Since I haven't run this in 5+ years, is there any maintenance I should do before using? I bought some dry graphite lube, since the rails do not slide very well. I need to give them a good cleaning, soap/water should be good enough.

if you mean the rails of the sliding miter table then a degrease/clean/lube would be good. DO NOT lube the main rails that the fence clamps to it will impeded solid clamping.

[Pappy]

Fence handle

http://www.ereplacementparts.com/locking-handle-p-149499.html

Adjusting wheel

http://www.ereplacementparts.com/blade-adjusting-handle-p-149475.html

[geopilot]

I have a used like new BT3100 handwheel (black and yellow) free for the price of shipping. Send me a PM with your ZIP and I'll get the cost.
Dave

[LCHIEN]

Just clean the rails and slides. don't lube them, it will cause problems locking the rip fence to the rails later!
If the rip fence is not sliding sideways, clean the roller in the rear and make sure the locking mechanism from the front locking handles is working smoothly and releasing the locking clamp that grabs the rear rail when locked.

[jabe]

I used an wood handle from my old golf umbrella, bolted it to the wheel. Since the hole in the handle is larger than the bolt, it'll rotate on the bolt when U crank the wheel, works great and stronger than the plastic original handle.

[gjat]

Sticky handle remedy -
I go through long periods I don't use the saw or some tools, and I've had the same issue. I resolved mine by first spaying with copious amounts of windex and scubbing with an old, used, green nylon scubbie that wasn't too abrasive. I rinsed and let it dry for a few days. I re-washed again with standard hand soap and paper towel. They're good as new. My theory is the petro-chemicals leach out and build up over time, possibly oxidizing as well. The two step washing process cleans the chemical residue, and the hand soap I think has emollients or something that sort of re-nourishes the finish. Completely un-scientific, YMMV, but it works for me.