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Originally Posted by atch
Note: as it's only a display piece and I'll never try to sell it as an antique I don't think it will bother me to ruin the patina by cleaning/welding/painting. If I do that I'll have to fabricate a wooden handle for the drill press as it's obviously missing.
None-the-less; I'm still interested in your opinions.
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As a tool guy myself, I'd think a simple wire-brushed oiled rag finish would be more appropriate than paint, and certainly easier prep work. A neatly done weld can show it's had a useful life with a competent owner. you might do a test weld on the bottom to prove weldability. You don't want a funky looking weld to start.