I have quite a lot of the lathe tore down and ready for paint.Since my cousin started a powder coat biz I have taken all covers,panels,chip tray right side leg/leveling assembly,base door assembly.Items that are not being done are any with a way surface or babbit material,cross,compound headstock ect... The bed and motor cabinet will be sanded and rolled/ brushed. Color is Sherwin Williams machine tower gray which is matched to their powder. I am sure it wont be perfect match but it will look good and will be tough and last.Not going crazy for a show car finish either so some pits will be filled and "texture" left to enjoy! I welded up and ground the extra holes in the chip pan from the switch box. Moving it since I have a Grandson with curious fingers.About 2. weeks until powder coat is done so going to get the bed,headstock and base done and I am half way there now. Still have to find a single phase drum switch. I'd do a VFD since I have the 2hp 3 phase motor but no extra mula now. All other bad or missing parts accounted for.Wife announced today she wants a new kitchen floor and counter tops. Those women and their toys! Ski