Final parting out of BT3000

[kencraw]

Over the years, I ended up acquiring two BT3000's that I swapped parts in and out of. When the motor finally died (and I killed the other motor trying to replace it (Why didn't I come here to ask for help... WHY!?!)), I made the painful choice (after seeing the new Craftsman replacement that no longer had the 'it-factor' that made the BT3000 and BT3100 great in my opinion) to go in a different direction.

I parted it out and through craigslist and a garage sale I sold most of it. The only two things left I'd like to sell:

1 SMT ($40 + shipping)

http://thecrawfordfamily.net/gallery/craigslist-bt3000-parts/IMGP6380

1 Router kit ($25 + shipping)

http://thecrawfordfamily.net/gallery/craigslist-bt3000-parts/IMGP6396

However, I have a bunch of additional smaller parts that I have no interest in selling, but would like the members of bt3central.com to have a shot at getting before it ends up in the dumpster. I've never posted here, but I signed up as a member in the past and have valued the many post over the years both before and after posting.

I would feel good knowing that this community made good use of what's left. All I ask is that you pay for shipping. Here's what I have left (excuse any poor terminology):

-2 blade mount housings
-2 blade safety guards
-2 main table surfaces
-1 good condition stand
-1 rusty stand
-2 sets of side/front/back panels
-I think I might even have an un-used zero clearance throat plate
-Most of the stuff in this picture:

http://thecrawfordfamily.net/gallery/craigslist-bt3000-parts/IMGP6399

You can see pictures of all of it here:

http://thecrawfordfamily.net/gallery/craigslist-bt3000-parts?page=1

People interested in the two last items for sale get first priority. Local pickup OK (I'm in Roseville, CA) for those looking to avoid shipping. I'll be checking the thread for inquiries or you can e-mail me at:

bt3000 AT thecrawfordfamily DOT net

Whatever is left all goes to the dump starting with the trash collection on Thursday 6/14... gotta get the new truck in the garage somehow.

[LCHIEN]

I sent you a e-mail
Loring

[Pappy]

sent you an email about one of the hand cranks and the elbow.

[All Thumbs]

Dibbs on the metal crank, if it is available.

[mpc]

I'm interested in one of the main tables, a set of the blade stabilizers, and one set of the blade spacer rings. Shipping will be to SoCal, zip 90630.

mpc

[rlreed]

parts

I'm interrested in the router kit. Shipping to 32778. Roger

[rlreed]

parts

also interrested in the blade safety guard if you still have it. Thanks Roger

[pelligrini]

Over the years, I ended up acquiring two BT3000's that I swapped parts in and out of. When the motor finally died (and I killed the other motor trying to replace it (Why didn't I come here to ask for help... WHY!?!)), I made the painful choice (after seeing the new Craftsman replacement that no longer had the 'it-factor' that made the BT3000 and BT3100 great in my opinion) to go in a different direction.

Sorry to hear about your saw. How did you end up killing the replacement motor? (if you don't mind me asking) and what didn't you like about the Craftsman 21829?

[JSUPreston]

Ken, I poked around a little on your site. Nice work. Wish I had seen your study ideas about 2 months ago.

I haven't had a BT in many years, but had to post on your work. What did your replace your saw with?

[kencraw]

Sorry to hear about your saw. How did you end up killing the replacement motor? (if you don't mind me asking) and what didn't you like about the Craftsman 21829?

The problem I had with my failed attempt to replace the motor was I couldn't figure out how to get the motor off of the aluminum plate that mounts to the frame (and slides up and down in the housing). I kept trying different bolts to no avail. Eventually I tried a set, that when I tried it, the motor housing came apart.

Then I foolishly tried to take the replacement motor apart and fit the half that came off the first one, and I never could put humpty dumpty back together again, eventually cracking the housing when forcing something too much.

It was only after all that, including cracking the housing that I figured out the correct bolts. I felt pretty stupid once I did figure it out.

As for the craftsman, there were a few things I didn't like:

#1, price. I bought mine for less than $300 on sale. It's now a $450 saw, when it seemed to me that other saws had stayed about the same, even come down on the high end.

#2, black powder coating. I really liked the milled aluminum and the powder coating seemed like a guarantee to shorten the life of the surfaces.

#3, I was getting more serious. The BT3000 was a great starter saw, giving great flexibility with surprisingly good precision. But as I got better I saw where it wasn't as precise as a cast-iron saw, particularly in the way it would flex when working with larger material.

JSUPreston,

I ended up buying a Steel City full-cast iron top saw, the 35990c. I got it for $600 on sale and it was by far the cheapest full cast-iron top saw with some nice features (table seams are in the miter slot, mobile base included, etc.) The big drawback from the BT3000 was the lack of an integrated router table, something critical for my space constrained shop (I have to get a Minivan, a small double-cab truck and a power boat, along with all my shop stuff, into a 3 car garage). I ended up making a router table attachment for the saw that some day I hope to post pictures on my website about that project.

[LCHIEN]

... The big drawback from the BT3000 was the lack of an integrated router table, something critical for my space constrained shop (I have to get a Minivan, a small double-cab truck and a power boat, along with all my shop stuff, into a 3 car garage). I ended up making a router table attachment for the saw that some day I hope to post pictures on my website about that project.

Put a swim platform on your boat; when on the trailer it will be about the right height to make a router table out of it. Couple of T-tracks and a fence and a router plate, you're all set to rout 'n ski!

[pelligrini]

Still sorry about your motor tribulations.

#2, black powder coating. I really liked the milled aluminum and the powder coating seemed like a guarantee to shorten the life of the surfaces.

#1 - Understood about the price. I think it is a bit high too.

#2 - I like the powder coated & flat tops of the 21829 over the milled Ryobi. The powder coating keeps the dark marks of the alum. off my wood. I have a couple Ryobi accessory tables and I hate waxing them, well, I just hate getting the wax out of the grooves.

#3 - Understood, I'd love to get someting bigger and in iron, but the portablility of my 21829 is way too important to me at the moment. Maybe if I can ever have a bigger shop someday.

[rmurray000]

I was wondering if you still have the Router Accessory Table. If you do I want to purchase it from you ASAP.
Thank you
Ron Murray
407-399-1225

[Nirmal Jain]

Hello,

I am interested in the router kit and a on/off switch (green and red buttons)
Let me know if you still have the router kit.

Thank you

Nirmal Jain
nirmal@umn.edu

[Black wallnut]

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