Half price belts?

[eccentrictinkerer]

I'm not sure if this is a bargain alert or a bargain question.

While looking for parts for my 22811 (BT3000) on the Sears parts site I noticed the belts were priced at $9.20 each! On eBay they're $38/pair.

I then checked Sears for belts for the 21829 (BT3100). The belts listed there are $19.77 ea.

I ordered a pair of the cheaper belts, for spares, and to my untrained eye they appear to be identical.

Anybody else noticed this anomaly? Any guess as to when Sears spots the screw-up (if any)?

BTW, thanks again to all who helped with my shim replacement episode.

FWIW, I lubed the shims with white lithium grease. I've restored Corvairs for 35 years and white lithium has always worked best on aluminum surfaces. So far, so good. I plan to pull major quarterly maintenance just to check the shim situation.

[Uncle Cracker]

Yes, it has been mentioned here. The Sears belts for the two saws are the same, but one is half the price of the other. Don't tell Sears...

[eccentrictinkerer]

Yes, it has been mentioned here. The Sears belts for the two saws are the same, but one is half the price of the other. Don't tell Sears...

Got it! Mum's the word!

[williwatt]

Sears parts

I must not be holding my mouth right . How do you get to the belt for the 22811 on Sears parts website? When I use the Sears model number I get nothing.

Bill

[kirkroy]

http://www3.sears.com/
Use 315.228110 as the model.
Look under the 10 IN. TABLE SAW.

[Reiten]

Sears part number for these belts is 662329-001.
Buy four of 'em, then sell a pair on ebay for double... that way, you'll get your belts for free! ;o)

[williwatt]

Thanks! I did order a pair for my 21829 while they are still at the lower price. My saw is fairly new, but it never hurts to have some spares.

[jtrcy]

Mine's a 96 Bt3000 - usa model - just got it and no problems thus far, but would it be a good idea to buy a couple?

Thanks,

Julian

[LCHIEN]

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While looking for parts for my 22811 (BT3000) on the Sears parts site I noticed the belts were priced at $9.20 each! On eBay they're $38/pair.

I then checked Sears for belts for the 21829 (BT3100). The belts listed there are $19.77 ea.

I ordered a pair of the cheaper belts, for spares, and to my untrained eye they appear to be identical.

Anybody else noticed this anomaly? Any guess as to when Sears spots the screw-up (if any)?

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yes, the Faq also notes that wrenches for the 22811 are half the price of blade wrenches on the 21829... may be the same for other parts, pays to comparison shop even within sears.