I use a 20$ harbor freight gun and a pancake type compressor :/
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| Author: | Joe Beaver [ Wed Jun 26, 2019 11:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Low Cost Spray System |
There has been some talk lately about a low cost spray system as an alternative to brush on finishes. I ran across this and thought some of you may be interested. It says it will spray anything from lacquer to latex. I'm sure it won't do the job of a $500-$1000 system but it should be better than brush on. https://www.rockler.com/rockler-hvlp-fi ... bxi9zrxjo6 |
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| Author: | Quine [ Wed Jun 26, 2019 12:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Low Cost Spray System |
I have one of those cheapie's for some furniture projects. (I french polish guitars now) Its ok for thin liquids like lacquer or stain. Definitely not for latex without major thinning. About as loud as a vacuum cleaner and pretty easy to clean. |
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| Author: | banjopicks [ Wed Jun 26, 2019 1:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Low Cost Spray System |
I'm planning on buying something similar when I get to that stage. I hope there are some folks on this forum using them that will let us know if they work. I have a small compressor but I'd rather use something like the one you link to. |
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| Author: | Chris Pile [ Wed Jun 26, 2019 2:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Low Cost Spray System |
My Miller spray system cost me $19 back in the 70's. Still works. Bet it's not that cheap anymore if you could find one. |
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| Author: | AndyB [ Wed Jun 26, 2019 3:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Low Cost Spray System |
One would be surprised how well a finish can be put down with a quality rattle can. Some people use the Earlex. |
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| Author: | SnowManSnow [ Wed Jun 26, 2019 3:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Low Cost Spray System |
I use a 20$ harbor freight gun and a pancake type compressor :/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Clay S. [ Wed Jun 26, 2019 9:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Low Cost Spray System |
If you have a pancake compressor already, your only risking $15 - 20 on a cheap jamb gun, which will work better. I have a similar small cheap turbine unit, and it's o.k. for spraying outdoor furniture, or decks, or even cabinet boxes. It is less controllable than conventional spray gun, and may put out more material than you need for guitar finishing. |
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| Author: | Clay S. [ Thu Jun 27, 2019 1:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Low Cost Spray System |
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcesd4ZhK5Y www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7bzz5DgPaA This is a review of the HF turbine sprayer. Notice how much material comes out of the gun and what he says about adjusting it. One thing to keep in mind is the gun and cup is plastic so you don't want to leave solvent based finishes in it for long periods of time. Back when I bought it ,it only came with the needle in the gun, so they have made some improvements accessory-wise. Back then they sold for $60 and I caught a "half off" sale ($30) so I'm not complaining. A couple more reviews from people who do more pro level spraying: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMe5bISU0Fg www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfGzCjRO_ZY |
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| Author: | Tai Fu [ Fri Jun 28, 2019 2:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Low Cost Spray System |
Ditto on pancake compressor and a cheap gun. As long as you aren't going crazy those pancakes can keep up. I might get myself a pancake compressor sometimes in case the neighbor who's letting me use his industrial compressor is on a hiatus (he shuts it off when he's gone). I've sprayed guitars for years with a pancake compressor... they work. |
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