Hardinge TR-59 Restoration

[Braeden P]

Cadillac of lathes should have Cadillac quality paint. Here is the first coat, the color is matched as close as I could get to the original.

 

[brino]

@Braeden P

Beautiful!
So where do we send our machine components?

Brian

 

[woodchucker]

Cadillac of lathes should have Cadillac quality paint. Here is the first coat, the color is matched as close as I could get to the original.View attachment 512904View attachment 512905

Braeden, a little dry, if this is the first tack coat, give it a light sanding to eliminate the orange peel. Then go a little heavier on the paint. If you are worried about running, lower the pressure a little. If this is much further than the tack coat, You may need to do a heavy sanding. You want a smooth finish, so that the oil from working doesn't have a place to sit. and ruin the paint. Smooth is easier to clean.