WTB - BT3K or Craftsman Variant - Dallas, TX

[Jestuart21]

I’m looking to buy in the Dallas area. Haven’t had any luck on CL or FB, and trying not to drive too far or spend too much. This would be my first BT3K, so I’m not married to any particular model. It seems that the BT3100 would be a good route and I’m definitely intrigued by the portability of the Craftsman 21829. If anyone has a saw in my area they might part with, please send me a message.

[leehljp]

I know of a BT3000 in N Dallas (Anna) but I know my son in law doesn't want to sell it.

Welcome to The Sawdustzone.

There were a few members several years ago from the Dallas area but haven't heard from them in a while.

[dbhost]

Here is hoping someone with a BT3x00 / Craftsman variant will chime in soon for you. Delightful saw. In all fairness, when I bought my saw, I drove from League City TX up to Lorena TX, which is about 1/2 way between Houston and Dallas... Some miles may be required...

[LCHIEN]

There's one on Dallas Craigs list

https://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/tls/7558378753.html

but he's listing $450 OBO which is kind of high starting point to me.

You have to keep an eye out and you have to be used to spotting the appearance giveaway features of the various models... BT3000 look, BT3100, Craftsman 22811 and 21829
There are certain things that clue you in and there are many ads that don't give model numbers and have crappy photos.

Classic BT3000
the sliding miter table solver is the giveaway the square stand and the Ryobi logo in the lower left in the black strip that says 10" precision Woodcutting system on the right and the red switch and treh recognizable elevation handle. Silver rails



classic BT3100
splayed gray stand, Red ryobi logo and 10" Table Saw System on the black and bottom and blue trim on the face. The yellow and black elevation handle. The black sliding miter table base.& black rails


Craftsman 22811
Gray trim, spayed base, Craftsman Logo, 10" Table saw System label on bottom, silver handwheel, silver rails


Craftsman 21829
Red trim, gravity rise base. the sliding Miter table, extra long silver rails. (the pic on the right is missing the Sliding Miter Table)



Definitely the sliding miter table and its extended base is the distinguishing trademark visible feature of this set of saws.

[Jestuart21]

I picked something up this afternoon from a member of the forum. Thanks everyone.

[LCHIEN]

Welcome to the club, so to speak.
Get a copy of the FAQ by following the link at the bottom of this post.

[Dedpedal]

Welcome!

[jstroud42]

Would you want another one as a spare or for parts? I have a BT3000, mostly complete, I would like to get rid of.

[Jestuart21]

I’d be interested. Send me an email at jestuart21@gmail.com