Repaint saw insert?

[paulrussell]

Okay, the more reasonable among you might think, "Why in the world would you want to do that? If it works as-is, leave it alone."

But every so often I like to give my tools a bit of a cosmetic makeover. My current project is the table on my 520. The saw insert finish has seen better days, and i wondered if there was a spray paint that would do the job -- and hold up to use -- or if a powder coat is the only good answer, in which case I'll relent and rejoin the reasonable folks.

[JPG]

Krylon comes to mind.

[dusty]

Okay, the more reasonable among you might think, "Why in the world would you want to do that? If it works as-is, leave it alone."

But every so often I like to give my tools a bit of a cosmetic makeover. My current project is the table on my 520. The saw insert finish has seen better days, and i wondered if there was a spray paint that would do the job -- and hold up to use -- or if a powder coat is the only good answer, in which case I'll relent and rejoin the reasonable folks.

Obviously you are using the metal table inserts. Except for a couple I abandoned those long ago. I make my own and I don't bother painting them. I have, however, done some cosmetic rework on the tables. I painted the edges of one set. The idea was to distinguish the original tables from the those that came from ebay and with my second Mark V.

[chapmanruss]

Actually I can relate. I have restored many Shopsmith tools to make them "pretty" and like new again including touch ups on my Marks V/7. When I did my Power Pro upgrade I painted the headstock casting, motor pan and belt cover. Since the inside parts were going to be new the outside should look new too. I haven't painted a table insert, except Jointer/Shaper Fences for the Model 10's but you could try spray paint with maybe an added clear coat for protection. Waxing it may help the paint last longer too.

[paulrussell]

Thanks all

[davebodner]

You don't want to hear this, but I'm loving the powder coat idea. Lots of interesting colors.

[edma194]

Whatever kind of paint or coating you use, worst case is you sand it down and start over.

[JPG]

I would prefer something that citrus strip will remove.