Shim Fix/Upgrade

[jhudge]

After having looked around the site for the last couple of weeks, I finally decided to join. Just in time, as I have finally encountered the shim problem on my BT3000. I remember seeing something about a fix and/or upgrade, but as is typically the case, I can't find it now that I need it. Can anyone out there offer advice on the best way to tackle this?

Thanks

[Whaler]

The conversion is easy, no ,ore difficult than putting back in the old style shims.

Here is what you need:
2 ea #0181010314 spring shims (BT3100)
2 ea #969600001 flat shims (BT3000/BT3100)
1 ea guide holder #0181010110 (BT3100)

I would suggest that as long as the saw is torn down that you replace the belts.
2 ea #662329001 (BT3000/BT3100}

Some have had a problem seating the new guide holder on the bearing race. It is not a push on fit by hand. I used two small Quick Clamps to seat it.

The parts are available through:
www.ordertree.com east of the Miss. 877-500-7499
www.bilious.com west of the Miss.

[Black wallnut]

http://www2.gol.com/users/nhavens/ht.../shims1-e.html Link to Norm's Shim supports. A permanant fix retaining the origional shims (only applies to the BT3000)

[leehljp]

Welcome Jhudge! With you being a BT3000 user, it is probably safe to say that you have been woodworking for at least a little while. Join in the fun here and be sure to post some picts of your work. Your contributions and questions are welcome!

[Ken Weaver]

Welcome aboard Jhudge!!

[crokett]

jhudge, I sent you an email about the process. I just finished it myself.

[bmyers]

I have one of these I can sell you cheaper if you want it..
1 ea guide holder #0181010110 (BT3100)

I'm parting out a BT3100. Email me.

Bill

[norrodb]

I have the Shim upgrade package listed on EBAY if anyone is interested.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=WDVW

Thanks,
Brent