So since I am having to pull apart my MK V for repairs and am giving it a good cleaning I am considering painting it. It really doesn't need it, I was quite impressed with how little rust and corrosion was present. Nice that it is aluminum. It has a nice used but not abused look. But with that said my mind wandered to the extreme of polishing the bare aluminum and repainting the painted parts. Originally I was thinking of painting it the same color and "restoring" it. But then I thought it would look damn cool if it was painted in a very cool color scheme.
Will I be the bane of the shopsmith community if I get "creative". This honestly does matter with me. If it is seen as a vintage piece of equipment that should be restored then that is one thing. If it is a tool then that is another.
Also is there a mark of pride in owning a machine that shows its age and durability by keeping it just the way it is.
Ideas? Pictures?
Painting a Shopsmith Color change taboo?
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Re: Painting a Shopsmith Color change taboo?
Several people here have used a different color scheme, we still let them post here. 
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Re: Painting a Shopsmith Color change taboo?
1) It is yours.
2) It is a tool.
3) You can do with it whatever you like.
So have at it.
Post pix so we can all admire it!
2) It is a tool.
3) You can do with it whatever you like.
So have at it.
Post pix so we can all admire it!
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Re: Painting a Shopsmith Color change taboo?
Man, do we have the thread for you!dsinsley wrote:So since I am having to pull apart my MK V for repairs and am giving it a good cleaning I am considering painting it. It really doesn't need it, I was quite impressed with how little rust and corrosion was present. Nice that it is aluminum. It has a nice used but not abused look. But with that said my mind wandered to the extreme of polishing the bare aluminum and repainting the painted parts. Originally I was thinking of painting it the same color and "restoring" it. But then I thought it would look damn cool if it was painted in a very cool color scheme.
Will I be the bane of the shopsmith community if I get "creative". This honestly does matter with me. If it is seen as a vintage piece of equipment that should be restored then that is one thing. If it is a tool then that is another.
Also is there a mark of pride in owning a machine that shows its age and durability by keeping it just the way it is.
Ideas? Pictures?
Re: Painting a Shopsmith Color change taboo?
I have some vintage painted machines and a few I have altered so I certainly think you should do as you like with colors to your liking........ and post pictures so we can enjoy it too.
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