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Thanks for the replies everyone! My tubes are coming along nicely!

I will start that soon. I only have three more questions then:

1. Is there any way to repaint the little red numbers on the tilt control, miter gauge, and fence, the letters and words on the speed control, or the "waffle" patterned red area on the Shopsmith logo on the front and back of the ...

Is this the penetrol?: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Flood-Penetrol-1-qt-Clear-Paint-Additive-FLD4-04/100130893

Since I've already removed most of the rust, I think that additional rust removal soakings will not be necessary (I will probably try some of these out if I need to do any sort of rust ...

I'm restoring a mark v 500 I got off craigslist and I have a few questions. I first put all of the caster rods and little metal pieces in a vinegar and salt solution and then a baking soda and water solution to remove rust and neutralize it. I then rubbed them with steel wool after drying, wiped ...