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  • JR
    The Full Monte
    • Feb 2004
    • 5636
    • Eugene, OR
    • BT3000
    #1

    Reliable source for belts?

    Hi all, long time no see.

    I got into a new project. Right out of the gate the drive belts on my BT3K blew up. I got a new pair off Amazon, but they are too small - as the reviews had promised.

    Is anyone aware of a current source for belts? I guess I could also use a source for swear works. I've used all mine.

    TIA, JR
    JR
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    • Jim Frye
      Veteran Member
      • Dec 2002
      • 1305
      • Maumee, OH, USA.
      • Ryobi BT3000 & BT3100
      #2
      Are you sure? How much too short are they? The belts literally have to be stretched some to get install. I had to replace mine a few months after I bought it (tried to start the saw with the blade stuck in a new ZCTP) and I thought I would never get them on. There are a couple of articles here on the subject that might help.
      https://www.sawdustzone.org/articles...t-instructions
      Jim Frye
      The Nut in the Cellar.
      I've gone out to look for myself. If I return before I get back, have me wait for me.

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        • JR
          The Full Monte
          • Feb 2004
          • 5636
          • Eugene, OR
          • BT3000
          #3
          Originally posted by Jim Frye
          Are you sure?
          Yep, pretty sure. I've got the articles teed up and I've made a "spoon".

          I got the first one on, but a small tear appeared on it in the process. I've done this before so I'm familiar with the requirement to use three hands and a magic curse. These babies are tight.

          JR
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            • LCHIEN
              Super Moderator
              • Dec 2002
              • 21743
              • Katy, TX, USA.
              • BT3000 vintage 1999
              #4
              Those belts are very tight and not very stretchy; they have to be "walked on" by turning the arbor as they are walked on; people have recommended turning the arbor nut with a 3/4" or 21 mm wrench or ratchet.

              I don't see why the belts sold on Amazon would be wrong. The belts are a custom design of Polyurethane.
              Last edited by LCHIEN; 10-21-2025, 02:29 AM.
              Loring in Katy, TX USA
              If your only tool is a hammer, you tend to treat all problems as if they were nails.
              BT3 FAQ - https://www.sawdustzone.org/forum/di...sked-questions
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                • JR
                  #4.1
                  JR commented
                  10-22-2025, 08:59 AM
                  Editing a comment
                  I guess I have no choice but to keep plugging away. These babies are really tight, though!
                • LCHIEN
                  Super Moderator
                  • Dec 2002
                  • 21743
                  • Katy, TX, USA.
                  • BT3000 vintage 1999
                  #5
                  check this old thread for some hints

                  https://www.sawdustzone.org/forum/di...00-drive-belts
                  Loring in Katy, TX USA
                  If your only tool is a hammer, you tend to treat all problems as if they were nails.
                  BT3 FAQ - https://www.sawdustzone.org/forum/di...sked-questions

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                    • JR
                      The Full Monte
                      • Feb 2004
                      • 5636
                      • Eugene, OR
                      • BT3000
                      #6
                      Well, I got the deed done. That has to be the least endearing aspect of the BT3000. Given that the first belt has a little tear on the edge I'm not optimistic about the long term prospects for this set up.

                      Thanks for the input, guys.
                      JR

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                        • Jim Frye
                          #6.1
                          Jim Frye commented
                          10-22-2025, 07:40 PM
                          Editing a comment
                          FWIW, as I stated before, I melted the original belts a few months into my ownership of my BT3000. That was in in May of 1993. I replaced them and they are still good today. Just to make sure they lasted, I bought two extra sets and they still reside in the parts box. I also have a BT3100, so we'll see.
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