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BT3Central Forums http://www.bt3central.com/ BT3Cental.com. An online resource containing information, inspiration, and discussion about the Ryobi BT3 series table saw. en Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:01:31 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.bt3central.com/images/misc/rss.jpg BT3Central Forums http://www.bt3central.com/ Audio issues on computer? http://www.bt3central.com/showthread.php?t=51874&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:40:51 GMT I was listening to some music and the tunes didn't sound right. Tried a number of other songs and kept noticing that things weren't right. I played with Wave balance slider and Master volume slider, both slightly to the left and it seemed to make the music more balanced and listenable. Before it seemed that in some songs, the lead singer was in a tunnel! Anybody know why this may occur? I even downloaded a new driver for the music card (built in to the board).
Thanks :) ]]> Around the coffee pot chopnhack http://www.bt3central.com/showthread.php?t=51874 BT3100 died http://www.bt3central.com/showthread.php?t=51873&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:33:00 GMT My BT3100 just completed a 60" rip in a 2x4, when it died. It will not start. There is power at the receptacle and the blade spins freely. It was not laboring during the cut. Is there a thermal overload on the saw. If there is, I can't find it. Where should I start? Any help would be appreciated? ]]> BT3x00 related discussions jwd12 http://www.bt3central.com/showthread.php?t=51873 Bench / Storage Chest http://www.bt3central.com/showthread.php?t=51872&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:46:20 GMT Awhile ago I asked for help in identifying wood used to build some furniture in my son's and DIL's house (
http://www.bt3central.com/showthread.php?t=51211) and, based on the responses, we settled on alder that would be stained with Minwax "Colonial Maple" stain. I also posted an early progress report (http://www.bt3central.com/showthread.php?t=51595).

Well, its finally done, except for a foam cushion for the top, which has been ordered. Pictures are attached. Except for the plywood, the chest is built entirely out of alder, with the individual boards splined together, side by side. Inside finish is two coats of SealCoat followed by two coats of gloss polyurethane. The outside is finished as:

1. two coats of stain conditioner,
2. two coats of colonial maple stain, allow to set for at least 48 hours.
3. two coats of polyurethane (satin finish) diluted about 40% with mineral spirits, wiped on, 24 hours between coats,
4. two coats of undiluted polyurethane, brushed on, at least 24 hours between coats.

Since I don't have access to spraying equipment, the final coats were applied with each surface horizontal to reduce running and pooling of the polyurethane. This produced a very smooth, flat finish without runs or drips (unusual for me).

I was a little apprehensive about the stain color, but it turned out, IMO, better than I had expected and I am pleased with the choice of alder.

Thanks for looking, regards, Steve.

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]]> Finished Projects steve-norrell http://www.bt3central.com/showthread.php?t=51872 20% off any Ridgid Tool purchased @HD http://www.bt3central.com/showthread.php?t=51871&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:04:17 GMT Its a a rebate from Ridgid, http://www.ridgid.com/Download/lsa_eblast_rebate.pdf Its a a rebate from Ridgid, http://www.ridgid.com/Download/lsa_eblast_rebate.pdf ]]> Bargain Alerts tommyt654 http://www.bt3central.com/showthread.php?t=51871 Post up pics please. BT3Ks on mobile cabinets. http://www.bt3central.com/showthread.php?t=51870&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:12:22 GMT I am fishing for ideas here folks. I need to see some custom rolling cabs under a BT3K. Mostly looking for ideas, not to copy, but integrate the best... I am fishing for ideas here folks. I need to see some custom rolling cabs under a BT3K. Mostly looking for ideas, not to copy, but integrate the best ideas I see... Like many of you, I need to maximize storage, and under the saw seems like the perfect place to start.. ]]> BT3x00 related discussions dbhost http://www.bt3central.com/showthread.php?t=51870 BT3100 Stand wanted.. http://www.bt3central.com/showthread.php?t=51869&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:04:32 GMT Does anyone have a BT3100 stand that they might sell for cheap? I'm interested if you are. ]]> Member Classifieds wildstar87 http://www.bt3central.com/showthread.php?t=51869 Jewlry Box http://www.bt3central.com/showthread.php?t=51868&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:03:57 GMT There have been a couple of calls lately for more discussions about woodworking. I heartily agree, so I thought I'd chime in with this.

I'm finishing up a jewelry chest, made of cherry and maple with bubinga (or is it cocobolo?) drawer pulls. The end product is very much less than I had imagined, but here it is.

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Here's the purpose of this post. I struggled with how to do the pullls. The top and base are beveled so I didn't want to do curved pulls. I finally settled on these, as seen from the side.

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They're fit into 1/8" mortises, as you'd expect. I ran a v-groove bit accross both top and bottom to give the fingers a little purchase. Resetting the fence, I used the same v-groove bit to bevel the fronts ever so slightly. They're kind of a pain to sand and finish, but I like 'em and hope they get the creative juices flowing for someone else.

JR

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]]> Project related discussions JR http://www.bt3central.com/showthread.php?t=51868 <![CDATA[HF 6" Inch(Fractional)/Metric Digital Calipers - $14.99]]> http://www.bt3central.com/showthread.php?t=51867&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:57:57 GMT http://www.harborfreight.com/6-inch-digital-caliper-with-sae-and-fractional-readings-98851.html In-store sale price is $19.99, but they will honor... http://www.harborfreight.com/6-inch-...ngs-98851.html

In-store sale price is $19.99, but they will honor the web price if you bring in the printed webpage. I believe there's also a coupon for this in one of the recently mailed flyers. ]]> Bargain Alerts Bill in Buena Park http://www.bt3central.com/showthread.php?t=51867 Been an interesting couple of weeks… (long) http://www.bt3central.com/showthread.php?t=51866&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:15:49 GMT The weekend before school started (Aug. 14, to be exact) I went to get a haircut so I looked all nice a teacher-like for school. The haircut lady... The weekend before school started (Aug. 14, to be exact) I went to get a haircut so I looked all nice a teacher-like for school. The haircut lady mentioned something about the birthmark on my head. I've NEVER had a birthmark on my head, so we got a couple of mirrors out and I took a look. It was a large, irregular, spot ranging in color from dark red to a purplish-brown. I thought to myself, "That doesn't look like a birthmark, that looks like melanoma." The next week I went to see a dermatologist. She took a plug biopsy and measured the spot at 2.5 cm in diameter. I told her I knew she couldn't answer definitively with out the pathology report, so I asked her what her gut said. She looked me in the eye and said, "Oh, it's melanoma. I'm so sorry."

Fast forward to this past Monday, when she called me with the lab results. She told me the labs were inconclusive, and wanted me to see an associate, a dermatologic surgeon. Yesterday I went to see the surgeon and her two munchkins (dermatology residents; both female—is every dermatologist a woman?), who promptly took out the whole spot and sent it off to the lab.

Again I asked what her gut said, and she said, "I'm 99% sure it's melanoma. I'd bet money on it."

Right now I'm sitting at home with a 3.5 cm open wound in my head. She didn't want to sew me up until the path report came back, in case she and the munchkins have to biopsy a sentinel node. So, I get to spend the next week with a gaping hole in my head (LOML says I've always needed my head examined) waiting for another pathology report.

What happens next depends on how deep the melanoma is. If it's superficial, the munchkins will sew up the hole and I'll be monitored for the rest of my life. If the melanoma got deep enough, it's more surgery and chemo. Right now I have about a half mile of gauze wrapping my head—I look like a crazed knight from Holy Grail!

I'll probably stay home tomorrow, too. I'm not in much pain, but I'm pretty tired. I really need to get back in the classroom; teaching gives me energy and lets me concentrate on something else.

I'm not asking for sympathy—I just wanted to give the news to my BT3 buds. I have a good attitude and I refuse to worry until I have something definite to worry about. Even if the news is really bad, my conscience is clear.

Thanks for reading!

g. ]]> Around the coffee pot gsmittle http://www.bt3central.com/showthread.php?t=51866 Nice little Peachtree sale for Labor Day http://www.bt3central.com/showthread.php?t=51865&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:41:17 GMT Wouldn't you know, right after I ordered parts for my planer.

http://www.ptreeusa.com/edirect_090110.htm ]]> Bargain Alerts CocheseUGA http://www.bt3central.com/showthread.php?t=51865 3 Pc Hinge Drill Bit Set Self Center - $5 http://www.bt3central.com/showthread.php?t=51863&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:44:41 GMT http://www.amazon.com/Hinge-Drill-Se...3312587&sr=1-2 ]]> Bargain Alerts jussi http://www.bt3central.com/showthread.php?t=51863 Buckle Up For Safety http://www.bt3central.com/showthread.php?t=51862&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:18:51 GMT My son picked up a 6 pack for me and wanted to make sure made it home safely..... Attachment 16025... My son picked up a 6 pack for me and wanted to make sure made it home safely.....

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Taught that boy well!:D We don't abuse alcohol in this family, we protect it!:cool:

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]]> Around the coffee pot Pappy http://www.bt3central.com/showthread.php?t=51862 Can anyone help me align my Grizzly G0478? http://www.bt3central.com/showthread.php?t=51861&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:19:37 GMT My table saw seemed out of alignment. I got out my Master plate and dial from front of the blade to back of the blade is off by .01. The manual... My table saw seemed out of alignment. I got out my Master plate and dial from front of the blade to back of the blade is off by .01. The manual states: Loosen the trunnion bolts shown in Figure 57. Under Figure 57 it indicates 6 bolts but it also says “not all the trunnion bolts are shown”).

Does anyone know how many trunnion bolts this saw has? I can only locate 6. I loosened the bolts. With the bolts lose I was able to adjust the trunnion assembly get the measurement down to .03 but that’s all. I’m very frustrated with this, can anyone help. I’m trying to contact Grizzly but their tech support doesn’t have a 1-800 number and I don’t have long distance so I’m in the process of email them.

Can anyone with this saw help me out?

Thanks
Angela ]]> Tool talk GPDMTR25 http://www.bt3central.com/showthread.php?t=51861 Vertical Plywood Storage Rack http://www.bt3central.com/showthread.php?t=51860&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:58:05 GMT It's interesting to see how much our plans change from start to finish. I originally wanted to build this:

but after realizing my size constraints and current shop conditions, I ended up with this :eek::eek::eek:

I know, its a stud wall.... The planned item was really cool, but I didn't have the height for it nor could I figure an easy way of installing casters and still keep in under 100.5".

I have come to the conclusion that waiting to build the ideal shop means basically for me not building at all! I will just have to start making do, no move everything out into a pod, epoxying the floors, etc. LOL Hopefully by organizing the shop with a dedicated sheet good storage and then lumber rack, I will find enough floor space to perhaps renovate the rest of the wreck! ]]> Shop Setup, Layout, and Design chopnhack http://www.bt3central.com/showthread.php?t=51860 Old sylvania tv routering cabinet http://www.bt3central.com/showthread.php?t=51859&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:11:36 GMT Hello All, I keep almost every thing, my wife calls me Fred Sanford. We bought this TV in 1985 and carried it with us until it went out about 9... Hello All,

I keep almost every thing, my wife calls me Fred Sanford. We bought this TV in 1985 and carried it with us until it went out about 9 years ago. So to the basement it went. I had the router on my BT3000 but wanted it in its own cabinet. I had forgot about it. I was looking at the other end of the basement for some scrap wood for another project, and there it set behind some old doors. Out of the blue it came to me. Here is what i came up with.
Hope you like it.
Thank You All For Looking 4est

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