Little gloat

[Toddler]

I was searching Craig's list for a table saw and there was a Ryobi BT 3000 in Hillsborough for $150. Guy selling it had it in his garage for years since his father died, but it was in good shape, had the manual, a mobile base, and was less than 10 minutes away.

I know it's not a monster table saw, but it has a much nicer fence than my little skill saw as well as a small sliding table, and I just want to be able to make accurate cuts on jewelery box sized items. So I'm excited.

Now I just have to set it up.

Todd

 

[DaveO]

Suckage pending photographic proof.

That's a good saw there are a lot of folks who have it and really like it. And you can't beat $150 for it either.
Dave

 

[Travis Porter]

No pics, no gloat, didn't happen. It is nothing more than a dream, imaginary.

Any acquisition and upgrade is worthy of a gloat. It doesn't have to be a monster tool, to be a upgrade and something to be proud of.

 

[NCPete]

sounds like you may have gotten a good deal. seems I remember someone on WN parting one out for nearly $300 when finished adding up the inventory/prices.

 

[Toddler]

Ok :lol:
I'll take a picture this evening and try to post it.
I noticed it kind of matches the bandsaw, so I have a color coordinated saw set.
Todd

 

[DavidF]

Ok :lol:
I'll take a picture this evening and try to post it.
I noticed it kind of matches the bandsaw, so I have a color coordinated saw set.
Todd

And that is a very important thing for good workshop Karma:lol:

 

[sapwood]

Ok, we'll wait on the pix. Rules are rules :eusa_naug

Meanwhile, that tablesaw has a great reputation and tons of info on the BT3.central site. IIRC Gofor and a couple other NCWWers are members . . . hey, I lurk on other sites occasionally :eusa_sile

Roger

 

[Toddler]

Trying to attach a pic. hmmm? Hey, look at that, it worked.

Wish I could match my clothing that well! :roll:

I'll put it back together and set it up this weekend. The fence is tucked away in the corner of the garage, not in the picture, but seemed really secure for a lightweight saw before we took it off to fit it in my car. Yeah, I'm excited :eusa_danc

Todd

 

[sapwood]

Good enuff fer me! Congrats :icon_thum

YOU SUCK!

Roger

 

[cpowell]

Proof positive...YOU SUCK!!!

BTW, I have a friend who bought one of those a while back for some home project work. He loves it!!! Nice step up in quality and you've found great value. :icon_thum

Chuck

 

[Travis Porter]

Hmmm..... Weren't you the one that didn't have space for tools? Bandsaw, now a tablesaw.... It just keeps coming and coming doesn't it?

Congrats!

 

[Toddler]

Hmmm..... Weren't you the one that didn't have space for tools? Bandsaw, now a tablesaw.... It just keeps coming and coming doesn't it?

Congrats!

Shhhhh, I keep telling my wife that they're all little ones. And the gray color blend into the garage walls so well that you can barely see them.

Todd

 

[dick541]

I have had the BT 3100 table saw for 3 years now, it is not a real heavy duty saw but if you take the time to set it up right, aline it the right way it can do some real nice work.
dick

 

[woodhead]

Congrats on the upgrade. I beleive you even without the pics. Now where are those pics?

 

[pslamp32]

Nice score! Here's a great board for BT folks.... http://www.bt3central.com/index.php

I check it out alot. It has a great section for bargain alerts...
http://www.bt3central.com/forumdisplay.php?f=14

Here's a great review. I did a bit of research because I considered buying the newer Craftsman version of this saw.
http://benchmark.20m.com/reviews/RyobiBt3100/RyobiBt3100Review.html

Oh, and this is a great article about your new saw...
http://www.bt3central.com/articles/files/whybuybt3k.PDF

 

[cskipper]

Shhhhh, I keep telling my wife that they're all little ones. And the gray color blend into the garage walls so well that you can barely see them.

Todd

:rotflm: :rotflm: :rotflm: :rotflm: :rotflm: Trust me, she knows.

 

[LeftyTom]

Nice score! Happy "You Suck" Day. :icon_thum