Loose Miter Table Top

[ade1542]

This morning I removed the Sliding Miter Table (SMT) from my BT3000 as I would be adding the Miter Slot accessory.
Everything fitted fine with no issues.
When I went to put the SMT back in place, I noticed there was sideways 'play' in the sliding deck of the SMT.
In the manual it addresses everything apart from this type of movement, yet in diagram 53 (?) it shows two screws, labeled R, but with no reference to what they do exactly.
I tried tightening them. And then loosening them. But the issues still exists.
Do the machine screws and nuts need replacing that hold the plastic runners ?
Do I replace the plastic runners themselves ?
I am in need of guidance Obi Wan !!

[Black wallnut]

This morning I removed the Sliding Miter Table (SMT) from my BT3000 as I would be adding the Miter Slot accessory.
Everything fitted fine with no issues.
When I went to put the SMT back in place, I noticed there was sideways 'play' in the sliding deck of the SMT.

I am in need of guidance Obi Wan !!

^^^^^^this. Or you could go to the article section and read my article on SMT repair.

[ade1542]

Thanks BW.
Excellent instructional. Much appreciated.
So, the previous, previous owner must have taken the BT3 apart at some point, as the screws, washers, glides, etc., were all incorrectly positioned.
Because of this I figured that a whole new set of everything was needed (thank you e-replacement parts) !
After todays efforts, I now have a non-wobbly, perfectly aligned and smooth sliding SMT.

[Black wallnut]

You are welcome, glad it helped! Welcome to BT3Central!