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PostPosted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 12:53 am 
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I don't know specifically about this system, but the some of the smaller, less expensive turbine systems have gotten reasonable ratings in some of the Woodworking mags in the last couple of years.  Some of the things to look out for are: flexibility of the hose, top or bottom hose mount on the gun (generally bottom is easier to deal with), spray tips with the system, air flow control, amount of heat generated by the turbine, quality of the gun itself, among others.  I have one of the Campbell Hausfield systems, and got it 5 - 6 years ago.  It works great.  It was around $300 at the time.  It is bigger than this system, square turbine, 25' hose, decent (not great) gun, and I have used it for a variety of things and it works fine.  I did have to buy smaller spray nozzles for fine materials.  I don't think 2mm and 1.5mm are small enough for things like Nitro, and other light spray materials.  They work fine for heavier materials, like paint.  Length of hose is reasonably important.  The longer the better.  It allows you to keep your turbine away from the overspray dust that will clog the filter rapidly, if it is in the room with you.


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I agree with Waddy, for sure...but there are fine systems that can be purchased for $500 dollars, which isn't that much more, and may be better quality, etc. I looked at the Campbell Hausfeld unit, and it was over $300 dollars locally, and didn't get good reviews on the web places that I visited.

I'm not recommending a system, but you can get a very good tubine system for not much more than the $300 price tag. Go to Phelps Finishing and take a look around. He sells Fuji systems, which get great reviews and a number of people on this forum use. It's just another option to consider.


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The difference in the smaller, and less expensive versions, is that they have single stage turbines.  The more expensive ones have dual stage ones.  There is probably some difference in the guns too.  If you are a member, Fine Woodworking has a review of about 6 or 8 systems on their site.  All less than $500.00.

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