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    Tool Gray or White?

    I really like the look of this Grizzly (http://www.grizzly.com/products/G3102) and wanted to paint my mill a similar color of white instead of the current tool gray. Can anyone think of a good reason why I shouldn't repaint my mill to be like this?


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    I like blue.

    But white works!

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    I painted my garage to match the white on Jet tools.
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    Certain tools will not work correctly when painted white.

    Just kidding. Can't think of a reason, other than I like red.

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    As a DeWalt fan, I am kinda partial to Yellow and Black. Yellow IS the new Red...
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    But pink is the new black.

    SO - this means that your beloved Yellow and Black scheme has become Yellow and Pink.....eeewww!



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    I'm going with lavender and chartreuse, or teal and pumpkin...

    But seriously, you should pick a color that doesn't clash with the grease.


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    I have run Grey, Green, White and now Blue machines.

    Green is supposed to be the most psychologically soothing color according to a study by the German government many, many years ago but I think White or Blue is more soothing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mxtras
    I have run Grey, Green, White and now Blue machines.

    Green is supposed to be the most psychologically soothing color according to a study by the German government many, many years ago but I think White or Blue is more soothing.

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    Yeah, Scott. Many of us are green with envy!!! Hey, green might be okay.

    No, I still like red.

    Oh, and if yellow is the new red, then I guess that makes red - classic .


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    OMG... whats next? Queer eye for the straight machinist???


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    Quote Originally Posted by peu
    OMG... whats next? Queer eye for the straight machinist???


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    You might be on to something here....... That's a good idea!






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