Artisan Makes

Thanks for the great feedback after the last video. I am still not sure what color I should repaint the lathe and tailstock. I have currently settled on a light machine grey for the time being, but do you think I should go back the old Sieg brand red or choose a new colour. Open to any suggestions and feedback. Cheers

https://youtu.be/mVCpFGxJwe0

4 years ago | [YT] | 138

@yak-machining

Grey would look good like on those bridgeport millingmachines

4 years ago | 1

@sirsaddlefat

Charcoal grey in hammertone looks unreal. 👌

3 years ago | 0

@chrisoakey9841

love your work. your backyard reminds me of bella vista as far as style.

1 year ago | 0

@RCP-1136

Yellow like my emco compact 8 :)

4 years ago | 1

@orangetruckman

I’m open for whatever you do, it’s great watching your videos 🤗

4 years ago | 1

@jFloRED

I’d do either the same Red or black

4 years ago | 1

@adamvink6180

Purple. Something different than the gray, red and green machines out there.

4 years ago | 0

@aber416373

If leave the lathe red but paint all the attachments first green so that every day will be like Christmas.

4 years ago | 2

@RectalRooter

Where oh where has our little Artisan Makes gone Oh where Oh Where can he be

1 year ago | 0

@JustinTopp

Dark Machine gray is the best. But maybe that’s just me

4 years ago | 2

@louiel8711

Smoke grey looks on machines

1 year ago | 0

@colemine7008

You could paint it black and it would blend in with other black parts of the lathe.

4 years ago | 1

@noelgrandin

In my experience grey looks worse with grease and dirt, while red/green/blue looks ok, but paint it in gold chrome if it makes you happy!

4 years ago | 0

@justinwright6611

I like yellow on machines and equipment.

4 years ago | 1

@user-kr6yj4rh1l

I really like racing Green or burnt orange on machines of all types, burnt orange machinery gives the whole work shop a lift and hides rough casting marks and grime pretty good as well, but hey, your machine you must have a preference, and if after a while you find you have gone off the colour you painted it, spend a few weekends and evenings and pick another one. Or go traditional old time colours you can't go wrong with dark grey or green, what ever you choose to do lm sure it will appreciate the face lift and run much better for it... Won't it.

3 years ago | 0

@TON_KROW

I've got a project idea for you... power Hacksaw.. you definitely need one!

3 years ago | 1

@theforge4591

lime Green, or those leafy greens

4 years ago | 0

@MrArray1967

I think the Sieg Red is awkward. Old green or light green color might be best.

4 years ago | 1

@shannonsmith88

Classic Aussie “tool green” the same colour old lathes and drill presses etc. were

4 years ago | 0

@johnpipolo8366

How about a hammer paint finish in either dark grey, black or green. Keep up the vids.👍

1 year ago | 0