I have a used BT3000 that I'm rebuilding. I'm missing the scale indicator that mounts on the fence near the handle. I can't find one anywhere online. Can someone provide me with the dimensions and angle so I can make my own out of lexan? Thank you for your time and help.
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Btossy,
Here's a quick photo, and some dimensions, that I hope will be helpful:
The bend is about 30-degrees and the plastic measures 2-3/4 wide x 2-1/4 overall, including the tab that that the screw fastens through
That tab measures 7/8-inches wide by about 5/8-inches deep.
If you can wait until tomorrow afternoon, I'll make you a sketch of it... I'll have to pull the piece to make the measurements more accurate though, so let me know.
CWS
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Btozzy,
Sorry that I couldn't help. Perhaps there is another member who might be willing to give you some dimensions for the BT3000 model.
In any case, for those other members who might just wish they had dimensions for the BT3100 model fence here is a drawing that may be helpful.
CWS
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I measure from the fence, as well. But having the scale on the fence is very handy for quick setup and I do keep my accurate.
Is your table saw a BT3000 and if so, would it be easy to get the dimensions?
Thanks,
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Yes I have the bt3000. I am able to measure with a straight ruler also but I'm trying to teach my brother how to use the table saw (including safety). He has a minor learning disability and I think having some kind of scale indicator would be easier for him. ThanksComment
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BT3000 ripfence cursor. I took some pictures and measurements, the measurements are on the picture. The thickness is 0.069"
Side view you can measure the angle, I was too lazy, it'll be the same angle as the scale bevel on the front rail.
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The mounting screw hole slot lets you fine tune the curor to scale distance so the measurements are not critical at all.
You should be able to make something from this.
I use mine all the time. I can set a rip width by eye using the cursor and the pre-calibrated tape position and hit +/- .010" all day long... thats better than 1/64th.
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[ATTACH=CONFIG]n826182[/ATTACH]4 PhotosLast edited by LCHIEN; 06-30-2016, 10:33 PM.Loring in Katy, TX USA
If your only tool is a hammer, you tend to treat all problems as if they were nails.
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Too much designing the world. Try searching for ryobi parts and or Gardner. They recently had them available in stock so I picked up a couple of extras. They may be on eBay also.Comment
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