Byrnes Model Machines News

[Bob Cleek]

i am not questioning the quality of the machines or if they are worth the cost. i am questioning does the average hobby kit builder really need them or for that matter a hobby level scratch builder.

I suppose that depends upon what you mean by "really need them." The answer is "No. Neither the kit nor the scratch builder requires Burnes Model Machine Tools to build a ship model." There are many alternative options. They are simply the best options. If one isn't of a mind to pay their cost or has no place to put them, they are no option at all. Simple as that.

 

[Bob Cleek]

i would rather be seen driving a beater pickup truck that is useful than the vet

Said no guy ever who was interested in having a date on Saturday night!

 

[RussF]

Would wearing thick rubber gloves - hazmat type - H2SO4 resistant type - allow you to cut Al? Would wearing them also negate any safety factor provided by a SawStop?

I see my Ryobi BT3000 as a monster lurking for a chance to eat my fingers.

Would gloves allow you to cut Al? I can't say for sure as we haven't tried it, however I doubt it as the metal would be in contact with the saw table and the blade at the same time.

In my opinion, gloves should NEVER be worn when operating a table saw. Whether it is a SawStop or not, a spinning blade can catch the glove, regardless of the material it is made from, and pull your hand right into it. If it was a SawStop, the glove would probably pull your hand into the blade and do significantly more damage to it (because of the momentum of your hand) before the mechanism had a chance to fire.

 

[Dave Stevens (Lumberyard)]

i would rather be seen driving a beater pickup truck that is useful than the vet

Said no guy ever who was interested in having a date on Saturday night!

now that brought a grin from ear to ear

this is your thread Bob but a little off the tool topic.

the vet sure did get the attention of the ladies no doubt about it. BUT i discovered those were the high-maintenance ones. Coming back to my place i get "oh my! not what expected" you place is hum more like a workshop. Yup i call it an art studio. It is not plush or expensive or the least bit tidy. What warms my heart when you ask your girlfriend to move in, and she say yes do you have room for my tools and supplies?

sure thing we can load up the old pickup truck still married after 40 some years

 

[Dave Stevens (Lumberyard)]

to sum it up yes buy the best you can afford that is if you really need the tool.

actually i did at one time have the Sherline lathe, mill, and all the accessories and set up for CNC but they sat around more than i found use for them so i sold all that stuff.