I've had my BT3000 since 1995 and haven't had any issues with it at all. All of a sudden it became very difficult to raise. The shims were in place but finally yesterday I had some time to tear it down. I first tried waxing then graphite spray, hoping to solve the lifting issue but it didn't do any good. Once I got it all apart, the shims don't look worn at all. Still I cleaned them up well with steel wool as well as the areas they slide. Of concern was the threaded shaft which turns to raise and lower the motor. I could see ware on the threads of the shaft. Since I had it out, I ran a die over it to clean the threads which went down easily. I also tapped the motor mount where the rod goes through. Again, it just cleaned up easily and the rod spins through the mount very easy with a little slop. Sprayed the slide parts with graphite but once I put it all back together however, I had the same issue and it would not raise easily. I have some new shims on order now. I also found a site to get a replacement rod for $8.50 and new motor mount for $29. I figured replacing the lift parts while its all apart for under $40 is a good deal.
So a question for the group. Where can I find the miter slot attachment? The only ones I've been able to find are asking top dollar. Where I live, there hasn't been anything on Craigslist for even old saws for parts.
Thanks for any help/advice you can give.
So a question for the group. Where can I find the miter slot attachment? The only ones I've been able to find are asking top dollar. Where I live, there hasn't been anything on Craigslist for even old saws for parts.
Thanks for any help/advice you can give.
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