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   bill_curry_ICQ#32533945 | May 21, 1999 06:19am | #1

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   Dear Mr. All thumbs,

   Friends don't let friends buy Ryobi

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   nasaun | Jun 08, 1999 08:12pm | #2

   *I got one and I have been damn happy with it. A good all around tool with plenty of accessories. I can not over recommend it as a good first saw. Affordable also. Check out the ryobie websit as they have excellent feedback from other users as well...

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   Dipweed | Jun 13, 1999 11:42pm | #3

   *I bought a BT3000 a few years back, before there were many 10" portables. Assessment: Not that portable, too many screws to come loose, silly sliding table really isn't accurate enough to use for anything important, smooth running due to belt drive, unfortunately belt must have been sourced from the Hoover vacuum people as is prone to quit at all the wrong times, sliding rails fussy and awkward, good blade height adjustment, although handle wants to come off. I donated the whole mess to get the wr

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   Port_Carpentry_Inc. | Jun 25, 1999 02:31am | #4

   *Thumbs,Bought my Ryobi during one of those jobs where you have extra tool money built in so I never felt like I paid too much. So here are my stories after six years of use. Threw away the gliding table after two days, not worth the trouble. The splitter/guard went after one...(yeah, I know, I know).Belts replaced once ,told they were from a bad lot...(yeah right). Metal glide shim on trunnion busted and bound up.Crank handle busted.All parts were replaced free, even though the warranty had expired. Pretty easy to get thru to customer service too.Lots of misc. tightening to do constantly, and you need to keep the pinion gears cleaned.Very loud, and I've tried lots of different blades.Overall I do kinda like it though. I can put it in the truck myself, wheel it around the job,(get the casters and dustbag), It rips pretty good ,the motors still got juice, and the fence is still aligned right on the money. Don't bother with all the attachments they look cheesy to me. Actually the saw itself is kinda cheesy but like I said I didn't feel the cost much. And forget the router attachment. I just drilled and countersunk three holes for my Bosch in the table and it works like a charm the two times a year I need it.Richard

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   steve_r. | Oct 12, 1999 06:07am | #5

   *Thumbs I love my BT3000. But dont let the "lower" hired help use it. Its not a shop saw, so its not built to take a beating. But all around its a good saw. I love the sliding table, and the ability to rip plywood by myself, by way of sliding the tables anyway i want them. My router also fit the router table, just by counter-sinking the screw holes in the existing table. Good luck. Steve

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   AllThumbs_ | Oct 12, 1999 06:07am | #6

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   I would like to hear about actual experiences with the BT3000. I am also contemplating the Router attachment kit for my 1 3/4 HP Ryobi.

   Stories and advice appreciated.
   Thank You