As far as the labels:
I started by buying some "printable silver foil" sticker stock on Amazon.
Bandsaw Cover Label:
1) Downloaded the graphic Nick Engler posted long time back (right-click, save as)
http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/logo.tif
2) Loaded the image into a graphic editor where I
a) Resized as needed
b) Removed black outer border
c) Converted white background to transparent
d) Adjusted brightness and contrast of grey circle until it was near black.
e) Added a black rectangle 1/4" in from the outer edges
f) tweaked color intensity and contrast of center logo based on test prints
3) Printed, cut to size, and applied 2 coats of matte clear enamel.
4) Taped top edge to align, pulled off backing, stuck 'er on.
Serial Number Label:
1) Did a web seach for "shopsmith logo" and downloaded a simple red and black version.
2) Scanned original label.
3) Loaded scanned label into image editing software (Photoshop) as a "Layer"
4) On an new layer, entered the red wording over the top of the scanned image, then cycled through fonts and sizes until I had an approximate match.
5) Repeated above, but for the serial number.
6) Loaded logo and resized / positioned over the scanned image.
(all the while I would toggle the scanned layer on/off to judge how the new label looked)
7) Once I was happy with the results, I turned off the scanned layer, and printed the label on the silver paper.
8) Matte clear enamel coating, then mount.
BTW, everything I did could be done in the (free) opensource program GIMP.
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