Updating the BT3 FAQ -handwheels
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". . . and only the stump, or fishy part of him remained."
Green Gables: A Contemplative Companion to Fujino TownshipComment
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But I as I noted, there should be other options, like lead split shot. In fact, there are quite a few "model gun" shots that handle airguns of one sort or another, possibly bb's as well, although I'm not sure about the legal restrictions on metal pellets.==========
". . . and only the stump, or fishy part of him remained."
Green Gables: A Contemplative Companion to Fujino TownshipComment
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I did have to repair mine. Wanted a metal one but too late for that. Should have bought one years ago. Lead might be found at your dentist as the film has foil in it or at a glass supplier as they have scrap. I did not do that as adding weight without strength seems to have more issues stressing plastic to me.
Really wanted the metal CM version , hoping the newer one might fit, as the adapter for the BT3000/sears version is not being made. My plastic gave out after about 5 years,limited use, fractured at the hub. I used super glue gel with a Visegrip to squeeze the parts /clamp. I do not care about sliding with the cam for the tilt , as they designed , you can still tilt with the wheel fixed by applying side pressue. Added a EMT 1", cut in 1/2, coupling metal sleeve, w. epoxy around the stem[repaired area]., used the screw as a set screw, washers at saw side and another fender type over the handle as a sandwich, having longer flat head screw now extending to the front over the washer. I used dental denture acrylic resin[ethyl methacrylate] as that will bond better than epoxy to the plastic and add strength , to the rear.
So cheap of Ryobi not to make the handle metal, renders the saw useless if broken. Overall I am sorry I bought this saw as it is simply not well made in many aspects that are critical. I have done more maintenance, fixes , add-ons[than you Norm, for the shim fix, did that early on, so far so good], on this tool than any other I have owned, and with parts now becoming scarce, will not be long before it is dead in the water if something I can not work around breaks. I have a Unisaw, and 22124 hybrid, as this is jobsite saw/portable router station for me now. Could have been a great saw if they would have improved it some.AndrewComment
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No, that's not gambling, I really wanted those ratty stuffed animals!
Are the BBs serving any structural/aesthetic purpose? I thought they were just there to reduce the amount of epoxy needed? If that's the case and you're in an area where they're not readily available maybe just spend a few extra $$ to use all epoxy?Comment
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No, that's not gambling, I really wanted those ratty stuffed animals!
Are the BBs serving any structural/aesthetic purpose? I thought they were just there to reduce the amount of epoxy needed? If that's the case and you're in an area where they're not readily available maybe just spend a few extra $$ to use all epoxy?Please like and subscribe to my YouTube channel. Please check out and subscribe to my Workshop Blog.Comment
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