BT3100 dreaded belt replacement

[cwsmith]

A year or so ago I had a terrible time with getting replacement belts from Sears. The price was the best that I could find and the web site stated that they were "In Stock" and I figured I'd have them within a few days... but two weeks later I still didn't have them.

I called and was told they were on "Back Order"... so I tried to cancel the order and would order them from M and D Mower.

They told me I couldn't, even though they were well past the promised delivery date. We went "round and round" over this, without satisfaction.

Has anyone ever tried to locate the belt manufacturer? I tried without any luck, but thought perhaps I just didn't have the wherewithall..

The ID on my belts is "Bando 106H NJ".

Just a thought,

CWS

[worknhard]

Glad you guys are having good luck getting your parts. The last time I place an order with Ryobitoolsoutlet.com, (also known as Mowtown.com), was for 5 different part numbers; only one was in stock, another was on back order, the other three were no longer available.

[gnal41]

I really like http://www.ryobitoolsoutlet.com/ yesterday they emailed me that my order was being processed, today they sent a change in order status letting me know the order has been shipped.

Same here John,
Placed order, received an order confirmation email and a order shipped email within 24 hours (8 items) and no back orders - i'm happy!

... thanks again to the fellows who came up with the cheaper sites, bill

[John Hunter]

I really like http://www.ryobitoolsoutlet.com/ yesterday they emailed me that my order was being processed, today they sent a change in order status letting me know the order has been shipped.

[John Hunter]

John, thanks for the Ryobi website - http://www.ryobitoolsoutlet.com/

I had put off purchasing spare belts and miter table fence pivots and this thread prompted me to order the parts. The price of the belts were $16.99 x 2 and pivots were $1.49 x 2.

thanks again, bill

What a difference in prices! It amazed me.

[gnal41]

John, thanks for the Ryobi website - http://www.ryobitoolsoutlet.com/

I had put off purchasing spare belts and miter table fence pivots and this thread prompted me to order the parts. The price of the belts were $16.99 x 2 and pivots were $1.49 x 2.

thanks again, bill

[John Hunter]

worknhard,

Thanks for finding me a better price! You saved me $30.00 as I was able to cancel the order and reorder today.

A warning to anyone else ordering parts. The site I originally ordered from was a direct link from the Ryobi page. I had also checked Sears.

The good site http://www.ryobitoolsoutlet.com/

The bad site https://www.gardnerinc.com/recons/splash-PT.php This is the site that is directly linked from the Ryobi website
http://www.ryobitools.com/
and click on service and support then click on order parts. They told me they are the direct distributor for Ryobi.

[John Hunter]

Sheesh the site I orderd from is http://www.ryobitools.com/support/order_parts linked directly from the Ryobi website! I just called to cancel the order but they are closed until tomorrow.

[worknhard]

I just did a quick Google search on belt no. 424010003 which is the Sears part number for model 21829 saw (takes same belt as BT3000/3100) and came up with the following sources and prices:

Amazon/Ryobi, $19.67 http://www.amazon.com/Ryobi-424010003-Table-Saw-V-Belt/dp/B009YERWHW

Ryobi tools outlet, $16.99. http://www.ryobitoolsoutlet.com/m7/TTI-424010003--ryobi-power-tool-part-424010003-v-belt-106h9-bando.html

M&D Power and Appliance, $18.43. http://www.m-and-d.com/TTI-424010003.html

ereplacementparts.com $22.79. http://www.ereplacementparts.com/v-belt-p-1094438.html

[worknhard]

Less than 6 months ago you could purchase these belts at $16.02 each from Sears. It is amazing the price has more than doubled. It might be worth checking with the belt manufacturer to see if they are available direct or perhaps thru a distribution source. The belt manufacturer is Bando, belt no. 106H. Of course it may be an item that Bando only produces on-demand, hence the high cost.

[woodturner]

wow - $37.23 at Sears for 22811 saw PART NUMBER: 662329001 (also listed for BT3100, BT3000)
$29.83 for belt listed for 21829 saw PART NUMBER: 424010003

Are the belts for the 21829 the same as the BT3100 belts?
FWIW, they are $22.79 at ereplacementparts.com

If we can figure out the specs on the belt, they are probably available for less from a power transmission shop.

[Skaning]

Quick answer is the saw was discontinued about 5 years ago. Ryobi would prefer you scrap the saw so they can discontinue parts stocking. Not going to completely happen right away but by driving repair parts prices up, particularly with a captive market, they will push that process along.

Sears used to do something like that. After a period of time they would obsolete a model. No matter that the same part was still being used in newer models. The 1/2 horse water pump seal kit comes to mind as a classic. Bought a used one, needed seal kit. Model in parts book was obsolete and new clerk was no help. Found a gal back there that had been working parts since Eve bit the apple. Told her what I needed and she grabbed it off of the shelf. Told me that EVERY Sears water pump, shallow well and jets used that seal set since before WW2 and still did when they went to plastic housings.

[cabinetman]

That's pretty incredible for belts for that saw. With the cost of some of the parts they could give the saw away. A lot like some PC printers. They might go for $79 and the cartridges could cost that.

I found out the first time I needed to change the belts (3) on a Unisaw. OEM is a set of 3. Buying 3 belts at an automotive store isn't the same. But, in a jam, the saw will run on 1 belt.

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[Stytooner]

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That is unless you get some major discounts.

They used to be much cheaper I think.
Maybe $25 shipped for a pair.

[JimD]

Makes me glad I bought two sets when I only needed one. I haven't used the second set yet but if I do, I will save some.

Jim