25th anniversary w/ my BT3 saw

[LCHIEN]

I just realized that I am now in my 25th year with my BT3000 saw, I think I purchased it new in about January of 2000, its serial number is in late 1999.

I've used it on and off a lot, it's given me a lot of satisfaction. I never really feel like I outgrew it.

[jlhumbert]

25 years? That is just amazing!!

[leehljp]

Congratulations! And what silver tool are you going to buy for celebration? I will have mine for 24 years this fall.

[Slik Geek]

I received my BT-3000 in August, 1996 as a gift. The date code indicates it was manufactured in the ninth week of 1996. I had first used a friend's BT-3000 earlier. I didn't realize that I was coming up on my 28th year with the saw! (Until this thread). I've enjoyed using the saw all these years.

[RangerRick]

I just went down stairs to check my BT3000 receipt. May 14 1992-$529. Great machine, still going strong. I received a couple of drive belts yesterday.

[LCHIEN]

Thirty-two years, wow!
The date of manufacture is encoded on the serial number plate of BT3000s.
There will be a four digit number like 9910 which means the 10th week of 1999. Or the above label 20th week of 2000 (approx May of 2000)
1992 was the first year of production, I think. I'd like to see a photo of your serial number plate. It must be a very early saw.
13A motor? Old 2-button power switch? Open circle elevation handle? These all changed after the first year.
Its a piece of BT3000 history.

[RangerRick]

Here they are, hopefully.

[LCHIEN]

Yeah, wow 6th week of 1992 like February. Looks to be all original. Open handwheel, original switch, 13A motor. A real primordial bt3000!