Blown up saw questions

[whynot]

I have a craftsman portable saw, 15A. is it the same as a BT3000?

http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_101...2_00921829000P

I have not used it a lot, but Have had it a couple of years. I was ripping a 2X6 the other day and it shot flames and sparks out of the motor. Sears wants 200+ just for the motor.
At that price, I am asking myself if I should repair it or replace the whole saw. I can not afford another $500 saw, Home Depot has a 129 BT10, and if that motor would fit that would be the 2nd cheapest solution. The best would be if it is the same as the BT3000, because Ryobi sells the parts for the motor.

Any idea on a cheaper replacement motor? or other suggeations?
thanks

[LCHIEN]

yeah, the 21829 is basically the same saw as the BT3100, BT3000 and Sears 22811.
All the differences are detailed in my FAQ (see sig line below) along with advice on bad motors.

In short, ryobi wants nearly just as much for the motor ($180+ a few years back).
BTS10 is not the same machine at all.

[whynot]

Ryobi sells just the outside windings of the motor for about $40. Will that fix my problem, the inside looks ok. The outside is definitely bad
the reason I asked about the smaller saw, was it would be cheaper to buy that saw, just for the motor, than to buy a motor. So if the motor was the same (both are listed at 15A) I could get my saw running for about $120.
Sent a PM for your FAQ.


Thank you for the help!
Doug

[Knottscott]

It's not uncommon for folks to part out their BT's here....maybe you can find a used motor, or a whole used BT.

[eezlock]

blown up saw questions

Why not look up electric motor repair in your area and contact them about
repairing your motor instead of replacing it? You probably would be better
off in the long run going this route than trying to buy a used motor that
you know very little about and may be buying someone else' headache
anyway. A good motor repair shop will give a limited time warranty and
you will always have someone to ask about problems if and when they arise
instead of being out in the cold with no help at all.

[Knottscott]

The first thing I'd check is the brushes...that'd be a cheap and easy fix if it's the cause.

[whynot]

I will see if I can find an electrical motor shop close to home, and see what they have to say.
I pulled the end off of the motor, and the outer windings are all burned up. the inside ones look ok. I was hoping to not have to remove the whole motor, that looks like a pain.

[whynot]

I have found a used outer winding on e-bay. I will see if that fixes it, if not, I will have to look for a motor.
Keeping my fingers crossed