You could always add some simulated wood grain shelf paper to that MDF! Either way, looks way more awesome! 👍
Had a big scare when this photo first scrolled into view.
Thought your super hero outer/inner/only wear got stripped off after being tangled in you lathe! Aside from the potential damage to the lathe, fearing the shock of anyone strolling past the lair and seeing you flashing them au-natural 😲