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Old Tool: Lead Paint?
Issue: Issue 219
Posted Date: 3/24/2009
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I'm restoring a 1950's Craftsman 4" Jointer and wonder if tools from this era were painted with leaded paint.
Michael Dresdner: Yes, some were, and depending on the color, yours might have lead-based paint on it. Fortunately, you can match the color exactly with today's lead-free pigments without resorting to lead based paint.