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BT3000 in UK
Hi again.
Just thought I would drop by and let you know that my BT is up and running.
All replacement parts were obtained from "gardnerinc.com". They provide a very good service and after some faffing about, caused by my spam trap, I received the parts 4 days after dispatch (Royal Mail take note!). All parts including P&P came to around $70.00 (£35.00), which I think is a steal.
I was somewhat sceptical about the accuracy claims; but I willingly eat my hat - the saw is supremely accurate. OK, it may be a little underpowered so one has to know or be aware of the limitations in that regard.
I took the time to modify the saw, mostly from information gleaned here, and for that I thank all who gave such good counsel. In doing the modifications I suppose I have virtually rebuilt the saw. One thing i did do which might be of interest to you was to install a series of "curtains" inside the saw around the blade (made from Butyl rubber - rubber roofing?). Attached with contact cement the blade is virtually sealed - really good extraction now with a shop vac, you can really hear the air whistling through ZCTP with the saw running, not cutting.
I will post a few photos soon as I am in the process of building a large saw station come router station come assembly table. When I do you can let me know what you think.
Back soon and thanks again for all the help and information, needless to say I am well chuffed.
Just thought I would drop by and let you know that my BT is up and running.
All replacement parts were obtained from "gardnerinc.com". They provide a very good service and after some faffing about, caused by my spam trap, I received the parts 4 days after dispatch (Royal Mail take note!). All parts including P&P came to around $70.00 (£35.00), which I think is a steal.
I was somewhat sceptical about the accuracy claims; but I willingly eat my hat - the saw is supremely accurate. OK, it may be a little underpowered so one has to know or be aware of the limitations in that regard.
I took the time to modify the saw, mostly from information gleaned here, and for that I thank all who gave such good counsel. In doing the modifications I suppose I have virtually rebuilt the saw. One thing i did do which might be of interest to you was to install a series of "curtains" inside the saw around the blade (made from Butyl rubber - rubber roofing?). Attached with contact cement the blade is virtually sealed - really good extraction now with a shop vac, you can really hear the air whistling through ZCTP with the saw running, not cutting.
I will post a few photos soon as I am in the process of building a large saw station come router station come assembly table. When I do you can let me know what you think.
Back soon and thanks again for all the help and information, needless to say I am well chuffed.