Byrnes Model Machines

Malco got hit pretty hard after Thurston closed and are pretty far behind in their production. Thurston only made HSS blades, Malco does both HSS and carbide and I believe they only have 1 machine to grind the HSS Jim

These came from a customer who asked me to sell off his tools. First one is model 92-N, 1/6 HP 34000 RPM has 2 speed pulley on it and works fine, $60.00 + shipping. Next one is model 90N, 1/8HP 12000 RPM and also works fine but has a little surface rust on the rods, $50.00 + shipping. Both have new belts on them. PM me if interested. THE 92-N IS SOLD Thanks Jim Byrnes

Joe You would have to send the table top assembly back. Not the whole saw. Jim

David Yes It can. Probably would have to send the saw back here though. Jim

Joe This is the first one Jim

Bob The extended table was supposed to be a one off until we got a bunch of people asking for them after the fellow I made it for posted it on the web. Now we run them every time we run standard table tops, usually about a dozen or so. They are not listed on the website but we have a few right now Jim

Julie Hard maple, no problem cocobolo, ebony use a carbide blade. These woods are hard on any blade and are abrasive. Joe, The Thurston blades are hollow ground and the teeth have no set to them. They are actually for cutting screw heads and such. Not really for wood but they give a nice burnished finish and yes they will dull 10 times faster than a carbide blade. Jim

How long is the basswood? Jim

Do you have an indicator or good machinist square to check the fence Jim

Is it binding at all? burning? Jim

Chris Dull blade, which blade are you using? Jim

Steve also did a video on the Thickness sander for his guitar applications Jim

The noise was the belt hitting the guard. In transit the guard must have moved a bit, he had to slide the guard back a little. Jim Model Machines

Hey guys Anyone looking for a deal, Saw, Thickness sander and Disc sander on ebay for $675.00 for all three, Don't know who it is or condition. Pictures are stock from the website https://www.ebay.com/itm/Jim-Byrnes-4in-Table-Saw-Thickness-Sander-Disk-Sander-Bundle-of-all-3-Tools/173324733334?hash=item285af58b96:g:0eIAAOSw1iNa~xgB regards Jim Byrnes Model Machines

Dave Use the 3" 90 tooth .03 kerf slitting blade. As close to a mirror finish as you could get on wood regards Jim

John It is 1/8 or .125 Jim

Thunder It is also capacitor run Jim

Rok I did your shipping quote and gave it to Donna the day it came in. She may have forgotten to send it to you or she may have had a problem with your email. As far as I know we didn't get any other emails from you. What is your email address. Sorry about the delay. If I remember correctly you should be sitting down when you get the shipping quote. regards Jim Model Machines

Janet and others I got this from the motor manufacturer this morning The factory reviewed this issue and provided the following feedback: Here is the preliminary analysis and investigation for this issue: The motor insulation class is B that has a temperature rating of 130C (266F). This motor also has a thermal protector attached on the winding which will protect for over-heating. When the temperature is over 110C (230F) on the winding, the thermal protector will trip for protection. After cooling under 100C (212), the motor can work again. Usually the housing temperature is 20 degrees less than the winding. When the housing temperature is over 65C (149F), it will feel hot to your hand. Therefore, it is not surprising that you can not touch the motor housing. The odor that the customer smelt is from the volatilization of the varnishing with the stator, NOT the paint. In another words, as long as the motor internal temperature is not over 110C (230F), the motor will work. Once it is over 110C, the thermal protector will provide protection for the motor so it would not be damaged, so the motor design is safe. after 35 minutes of constant run time the 230v motor would be about 75C or 167F, too hot to handle but will not damage the motor They also included 35 pages of all the testing they have done over the years. So, the motors will run hot, it doesn't damage the motor The "plastic can" that melted on your motor was the capacitor and that is very unusual. We have only replaced 2 or 3 over the years. Please make sure the capacitor that was replaced is marked 12uf and no higher or it may burn the motor out regards Jim

Janet I am doing a thermal test on the 230v motors and have contacted the manufacturer to get the running specs. Will get back to you soon regards Jim

Mit This should fit the mount http://www.ebay.com/itm/Starrett-No-463M-Micrometer-Head-0-13mm-Range-0-01mm-Graduations-/142532484230?epid=1748534897&hash=item212f991c86:g:uiYAAOSwCV5Z2ljS Jim

Mit The .010 blade is going to flex no matter what you do, a 0 insert won't help. The mic head is a 3/8 mount, no threads, it's glued on with locktite regards Jim

Kurt We survived the storm ok, no damage to the house other than a few screens blowing off the porch. A few of my neighbors trees came down, one across the driveway which I turned into small logs by 9am with the chain saw and one on his neighbors house which was next. The power went out at 9:45 Sunday night and finally came back on Thursday evening. It was a miserable few days with the heat and humidity. We have a 5000kw generator so we were able to power our fridges, a few lights, a fan and a small window ac I took out of my model shop window. Some people still don't have any power and then there's the flooding. The machine shop fared pretty well also. The only damage was a little water blowing under the doors and of course no power until late Thursday night so the CNC's got a mini vacation. The major damage was caused by me. i needed an extra sheet of plywood to cover one of our sliding glass doors and there was none to be found at the stores so I removed a piece of the plywood floor I put over the office at the shop. Forgot that I connected all the supports for the suspended ceiling to the underside so when I slid the ply off the ceiling came down. Spent all day yesterday putting it back up. The office needed a good cleaning anyway. Jim

I have to say the Chinese stuff is much better than it used to be. When I started my current shop I wanted to buy all american made machinery. Unfortunately, nobody makes their equipment here anymore. Hardinge, Bridgeport all the old standards are either out of business or making their stuff in the orient. If you want to get good quality american made full size machinery it's going to be used equipment. Sherline is made here as well as Taig which I don't think anyone has mentioned. The Taig mill looks pretty good, a little more stout and has a faster spindle speed on the standard model. 5000 rpm as compared to Sherlines 2800. Not as many accessories as the Sherline has. Milling brass and wood at 2800 rpm is going to take some time and you're going to break a few tools. 5000 is better but still not fast enough. You should be cutting wood at 8-10k on a mill if not faster. Take a look at how fast your router spins. Absolutely get the high speed pulley system if you go with Sherline and if Taig offers one also get that too if you go with a Taig. Stay away from the HSS endmills, that's high speed steel for those not in the business. Buy ONLY solid carbide endmills, 3 flute are the best, trust me on this. They will last 10 times as long, better finishes and are much harder to break. The cost is not a lot different either. HSS drill bits are fine Jim Model Machines

David Please email me his contact info, like to get a set of the carving tools thanks Jim