BT3000 on Detroit Craigslist

[Talance]

There is a BT3000 posted for $100, down from $150 yesterday

http://detroit.craigslist.org/tls/513174617.html

I am tempted, but I need heat in the shop more so than a second BT.


No affiliation, just saw the posting and passing it on.


Jim

[Rob25]

Man, I wish I could find a deal like that in the U.P....

[LCHIEN]

There is a BT3000 posted for $100, down from $150 yesterday

http://detroit.craigslist.org/tls/513174617.html

I am tempted, but I need heat in the shop more so than a second BT.


No affiliation, just saw the posting and passing it on.


Jim

Fully loaded it will provide 1800 Watts of heat to the shop. The rest of the time it can also function as a table saw. Two birds, one stone. At $100 not much more than a heater alone.

[jtrcy]

I hope it's still available - I just emailed him with my phone number... For $100 - it's a no brainer right?

Is there a comparison of the BT3's somewhere on this site?

I've never owned one - I have a Bosch 4000 saw that stays in my tool trailer all of the time, but could use one for the basement. Plus - this one comes with what seems like a lot of accessories.

JT

[JR]

For $100 - it's a no brainer right?

Is there a comparison of the BT3's somewhere on this site?

Plus - this one comes with what seems like a lot of accessories.

Yes, at that price it's a no-brainer.

Forum member lchien has a FAQ that will tell you everything you'll ever need to know, plus some other stuff.

Yeah, that one has a nice set of accessories. The wide table kit with downdraft table is kind of rare. A nice find!

JR

[LCHIEN]

yes, my BT3 FAQ lists all the differences. Also some things to watch out for in a used one.
Drop me a PM with your email addy.

[jtrcy]

Well, I got ahold of him - he's holding it for me, I'll pick it up on Sat. I'll let you guys know how it turns out.

JT

[jtrcy]

Well, just picked up the saw. It's a 96, made in USA - 15amp.

Has with it:
Saw
Fence
crosscut sled w/bar
VHS BT video
miter slot kit
router kit
dado insert
(2) zero clearance inserts
extended rail kit
leg kit for above
air floatation table
extended miter bar/fence extension kit
clamp
wheels.

Plus, it came with all of the manuals for everything included, along with the Frued 36 tooth blade, which seems to be in good shape.

Not too bad for $100, huh? I could part it out and make about $250 from it maybe, but I bought it to use, so I'll take it apart and put it back together so as to get it fresh to go.

Very clean, very good shape.

Julian

[JR]

Not too bad for $100, huh?

Yeah, that's worth at least a mini YOU SUCK.

Those zero clearance throat plates are the subject of some derision. the plastic is a bit flimsy, but the worse problem is that they don't sit flush with the surface. I found that if I glued a little strip of playing card to the edges it trued up nicely.

Oh, and if the "wheels" are the OEM casters, those are just about useless. The require the operator to lift the whole saw from the opposite end. The operation more or less demands lifting by the rails, which is a risky proposition. If you need mobility, some sort of mobile base would be best.

Enjoy!

[siliconbauhaus]

no that requires a large YOU SUCK

I mounted a couple of U bolts to the frame of the base and slide 3/4 conduit into them. Makes it a lot easier to move around and you don't touch the rails.

[LCHIEN]

you got a great deal, the wide table and leg kit and the air flotation table has to at least double the value of the saw.

First thing I'd do: put some wax or dry lube on the shim area and the elevation screw area. Work it up and down and lube again where it was hidden the first time.

[Uncle Cracker]

Very nice catch. I think you're gonna love it...