The two rollers ones the belt returns just one...
LCHIEN
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Joined: 12-27-2002
Location: Katy, TX, USA.
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Small thin belt sanders seem to fall into two camps those with 2 rollers and those with 3 rollers
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If you have a typical woodworking bandsaw the blade cutting speed is going to be around 3000 SFPM (surface feet per minute).
If you try and...Last edited by LCHIEN; Today, 10:31 PM.Leave a comment:
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well, 72" x 2" is a standard size, most often found in industrial sized machines. Obviously you stick to standard sizes to make it easy to keep...
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Cutting any round stuff, even a 1" dowel, on a bandsaw requires careful thinking. Wants to grab and roll very fast.Leave a comment:
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I thought so too. But I noticed that I started 15 of the last 20 threads, and thought you might think I was monopolizing stuff.
I've had my BT3000...Leave a comment:
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If your shop in in the basement as your tagline and previous posts have indicated, just getting down there and back must be an achievement.Leave a comment:
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I'm sure heat has a lot to do with the deterioration of the rubber compounds.
This particular saw was in Texas heat for several summers in a garage...Last edited by LCHIEN; 03-09-2026, 02:04 AM. -
Glad you're making progress. What's the estimate for back to shop time? I know that's where you want to be.Leave a comment:
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Rabbet plane
This little tool was exactly what I needed to trim the rabbets on the DIY ZCTP precisely to match the ZCTP height to the main table.
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More thoughts on ZCTPs for the BT3x00 saws.
The profile of the replacement plastic ZCTP is kind of complex to make and machine and you have...Last edited by LCHIEN; 03-02-2026, 02:58 AM.Leave a comment:
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Gorilla wood gLue at Harbor Freight
I assume this is their PVA glue to compete with Elmers and Titebond.
Anyone use the Gorilla Wood Glue (not the CA or PU stuff)?
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well, I got the instructions verbatim from ChatGPT. AI is getting pretty good. -
I consulted AI - CHatGPT - the following is its verbatim response:
Good old Ryobi BT3100 — still a very capable saw. The sticky parts...Last edited by LCHIEN; 02-24-2026, 10:05 PM.Leave a comment:
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Now I had to make a box to store them
One of the wood ones is usable and the 15° bevel, but has several goofs. Four more are...Last edited by LCHIEN; 02-23-2026, 10:02 AM.Leave a comment:
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Sticky Rubber parts BT3100
I was gifted a 20+ year old BT3100 I cleaned up and gave to my son-in-law.
I think it was bought in about 2005 or so and left in the box and eventually...Last edited by LCHIEN; 02-23-2026, 12:03 AM. -
I tilted the blade 15° and raised it into the zctp. Results in a small opening to the right of the blade, which can be ok since thin cutoffs usually happen...
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