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Now I'm not getting anything done! Instead all I do is look at it and marvel at it's beauty and quality. I think I'll throw out the models and build a glass case for the saw.
- Armand

... the thickness sander (is) an excellent machine!! This sander has made my hobby much more enjoyable ... I have not found the limits of its capabilities.
- Ron

The Jim Byrnes saw is ... so accurate you can consistently cut plank strips down to a few thousands - thin enough to see light thru. My 2 cents worth - this is the highest quality I have ever seen!!!
- Ron R.
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With many tears and much sadness, we share the news that Jim was diagnosed with ALS in February 2023, and passed away in early October 2023. He was 64 ...

Jim had a true passion for model ship-building. For many years he had done extensive research on the U.S.S. Constitution and was in the final phase of completing his scratch build of the Constitution as it was originally launched in 1797. In 2002 he and I formed Model Machines LLC. People using Jim's machines included builders of model ships, railroads, doll houses, doll house furniture, pen turners, segmented bowls -- even architects. In recent years guitar, harp and violin makers were added to this list.

Jim was a remarkable craftsman and was always ready to help and mentor others, many of whom soon became his very good friends. Jim had close ties with both the Model Ship World and Nautical Research Guild organizations, and attended conferences throughout the U.S. for 20 years ... he developed many long friendships within these organizations.

Jim was a humble, quiet man who was deeply loved and will be missed by so many. Our hearts - as family, as co-workers, as woodworkers, as friends - are broken. For the moment, we are uncertain about the future of Byrnes Model Machines - but we're working on it, and hope to have an announcement in the next few weeks.

This is a time of sadness and introspection for us ...we truly appreciate your business, support and friendship over the years - we thank you for your patience and understanding.

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