101.07403 To Paint or Not?

In my view that lathe looks great just the way it is. It's not rusty, it doesn't look abused and the paint appears to be in good shape
given the age of the machine. I'd just spend the time and effort making sure it's mechanically sound.

Agreed - the only reason I'd paint the thing is rust prevention, and even then the existing coat looks sufficient.
 
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