Restoration Progress On My 1952 ER10

[mickyd]

After thinking about this for quite a long time......

Which leads me to the present color of burgundy. When I look at the mock-up it is just to much of that color for my taste. When I checked one of my books on color coordination I did notice that a color scheme exists that makes use of a lighter gray and burgundy. If one could use the lighter gray and then make the highlights burgundy I think it might look pretty good. An example might be the headstock light gray and the pulley guard burgundy. The miter gauge and saw guard burgundy carriage light gray. Tie bar and base plate arm burgundy, head rest and base plate light gray. Legs light gray, support brackets burgundy. Motor plate light gray, motor burgundy.

Add chrome bolts for the support brackets and to mounts to the wood base. And if you have casters make them gloss black.

OK that's about it.

Ed

I'll throw it out there for review....For comparison to solid burgundy version in post 216
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[heathicus]

I'll throw it out there for review....
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I like that a lot better than the straight burgundy! But maybe adjust which pieces are gray and which are burgundy. Sorry, I don't have any recommendations for specific adjustments to make.

Might I make another suggestion? It's one I made before, but I'd like to at least see a mock-up (I just haven't had time to make my own mock-up yet). But perhaps something along the lines of the gray & burgundy but using the "Greenie" green and silver scheme. Maybe just replace the burgundy in your mock up with the "Greenie" green color? But then, that might not coordinate with the brass badge and handles.

But then, as color challenged as I am, it might be a horrible idea.

[mickyd]

I like that a lot better than the straight burgundy! But maybe adjust which pieces are gray and which are burgundy. Sorry, I don't have any recommendations for specific adjustments to make.

Might I make another suggestion? It's one I made before, but I'd like to at least see a mock-up (I just haven't had time to make my own mock-up yet). But perhaps something along the lines of the gray & burgundy but using the "Greenie" green and silver scheme. Maybe just replace the burgundy in your mock up with the "Greenie" green color? But then, that might not coordinate with the brass badge and handles.

But then, as color challenged as I am, it might be a horrible idea.

I'll give the Greenie colors a shot also. I am not totally locked into the brass badge or handles, even though I have many hours of my life into fine tuning the brass badge etching process...

[JPG]

I'll throw it out there for review....For comparison to solid burgundy version in post 216
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FWIW, you reversed the colors of the motor and motor plate from Ed's suggestion.]what [/B]the final coat color is!:)

[etc92guy]

I don't think the light grey works with the burgundy. Try the cream. That might go better with the brass name plate.

And yes, I do dress myself...............

[mickyd]

FWIW, you reversed the colors of the motor and motor plate from Ed's suggestion.]what [/B]the final coat color is!:)

Fixed. Thx

[mickyd]

I don't think the light grey works with the burgundy. Try the cream. That might go better with the brass name plate.

And yes, I do dress myself...............

Burgundy and cream. Just not feeling these two tone ER's at all. It's too distracting.


Without additional suggestions, I'm going to continue to ponder my original single color schemes of OEM or burgundy in post 216.
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[Len]

Can't always jump in, but let me say that mono-chrome is probably best, just put a HIGH sheen on which ever you choose.
But let me ask, is that board a single piece of wood? Or is that all done with mirrors as well? Am struggling with what to choose. Even considered plywood!

[mickyd]

Can't always jump in, but let me say that mono-chrome is probably best, just put a HIGH sheen on which ever you choose.
But let me ask, is that board a single piece of wood? Or is that all done with mirrors as well? Am struggling with what to choose. Even considered plywood!

The ER in the photo was does has a single bench board. It was restored by MKC Tools. Mine has the typical double boards.

[robinson46176]

The ER in the photo was does has a single bench board. It was restored by MKC Tools. Mine has the typical double boards.

When I build the new bench top for mine I plan to use thick slats with fairly wide (maybe about 3/4") gaps. It should hold a big item laid there but allow sawdust to fall through. I considered making the slats about 2" thick and 3" wide. A cleat running front to back underneath would tie them together to add stability too.