BT3K height adj. repair

[g34rh34d]

Sorry for the new topic, but I wasn't sure how to upload the photos into my original thread. The story:

Ok everyone, I have completed the fix to my BT3K, and here are some pictures. Caveat: Please be kind, my welds are not the most stellar, but adequate for this application... my camera was set on macro, and MAN does it show every detail! (Taken with a Konica Minolta A2)

Well as I had stated in my original post, I profile matched a peice of 1/8' steel to the boss, and welded a 9/16" - 12 pitch nut to this bracket. This first initial picture is taken with the motor upside down to get some light on the subject. The red fluid on the bracket is locktight thread locker on the 10-32 screws.



The next few pictures show different views of the bracket and how it was attached to the boss.







Below is a quick picture of the jack screw in the housing.



Finally a shot of the clearence to the components (gears) in it's lowest position.



I used some spray on Graphite lubricant on all moving parts including the jack screw, and stainless shims. It works like a Charm! the saw raises and lowers like new.

One other repair I made to the saw was the the crank handle. I will post a new topic for archives sake on that repair..

Hope this helps everyone out when their motor housing strips.

[g34rh34d]

BTW, I have several more detailed pictures on the steps I took to replace the assy. I will try to write something up and get it added to the main page. How do I go about contacting the right person to add the story?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Chuck C]

Above the post that you want to add or edit there are a bunch icons. hold your mouse over I think the 3rd from the right which should then say edit reply and depress it you can then edit whatever you want in that post, including adding more pics.

[monte]

Another nice solution Frank! Thanks for posting it!

[g34rh34d]

quote:Originally posted by Chuck C

Above the post that you want to add or edit there are a bunch icons. hold your mouse over I think the 3rd from the right which should then say edit reply and depress it you can then edit whatever you want in that post, including adding more pics.

I think I realize now why I was having trouble initially. It was because I wasn't logged in on my acct, and it didn't have these icons above the post. (duh) but after I signed in and reposted I noticed the reply / update icons.

Thanks for pointing that out. I will be sure to be logged in next time...

[g34rh34d]

quote:Originally posted by monte

Another nice solution Frank! Thanks for posting it!

Thanks Monte, I am glad I could contribute to the forum!