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05-10-2009, 06:32 PM
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| Registered User   Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nova Scotia CA First Name: John Posts: 891  |
I am looking for a inexpensive paint gun, and was wondering if anyone has had any experience with one of these, or similar model. Critter Air-Powered Spray Gun - Lee Valley Tools This is not for high end spraying but to try and spray lacquer instead of brushing. I finished a box with brushed lacquer and I am not in a hurry to do it again. It took alot of coats and very unforgiving when brushed. I am also looking for low CFM rating on the gun, like this paticular model. Any suggestions or thoughts appreciated. BTW,,, Scott figures they are not very good, but me,,,,,, I like to check. 
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05-10-2009, 09:01 PM
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Hi John Scott is right,they are good for spraying water on your flowers but that's about it I would suggest one of the ones below,both go for about the same price ( 50.oo bucks) they both do a great job,the green will take a good compressor the other one is all in one kit.. Both can be had at HF but I know you don't have HF in CD. but I'm almost sure you have some one in your town that sells that type. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=44677 http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=94572 ======= Quote:
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05-11-2009, 12:21 AM
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Nope, but will someday. I need to be looking for some "how toos" from some folks on the forum. It would seem that some finishes just turn out better sprayed.
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05-11-2009, 08:20 AM
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John nice to see you on the forum, I hope that you're keeping well. When I was 16, I spray painted my motorbike using a much cruder gun than that, powered by our vacuum cleaner using thinned down cellulose as used in the UK for cars. The results, especially the fuel tank after a rub down with cutting compound was little short of perfect. Many years later, in the mid 70's we bought a new vacuum cleaner and it came with an identical spray gun as an accessory, to operate it, a finger was placed over a hole! Using water based acrylic paint well thinned, I sprayed five louvred robe doors with great success.
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05-11-2009, 03:31 PM
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| Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nova Scotia CA First Name: John Posts: 891 |
Hi Bj, I thank you for the ideas, we now have a spray gun like the one you have shown. Scott burnt our small compressor using that gun, so that gun is on the back shelf for now. I do like the idea of the electric gun, right up my alley for the small things I do. I am going to see if there is a similar machine local. I seen a video of ??? can't remember, but he was showing and using a similar system and rated it quite good. Hi Jerry, I like the thrill of the build,,,, not so fussy about the work of finishing. I never was very good at it, and Scott is just too fussy. He is more the finisher (I hold the can of finish for him) and we are both still learning. I guess I will have to start learning more about spray painting. Where else but on the forum. You are right there are alot of knowledgable finishers here. Hi Harry, Doing not so shabby for a young fellow, working more than I would like, but part of the journey I take your answer as "you have not done much spraying since the 70's" Well Harry that is a 100% more than me. I found two things in the lacquer exercise, I am not fond of lacquer and brushing it, is for the birds. I think that electric spray gun will do the trick, if I can get one local. I just don't have the room for a large compressor at this time,,,, wait a minute the daughter moved out 2 weeks ago,,,,, Hum! spare room,,, the conversation would go something like this,,,, but dear the compressor won't run all the time and I can clip the air hoses to the banister all the way down so no one trips on them. What color compressor do you think would go nice in the room,,,,,, and when I finally woke up,,,, Have a fine day gentlemen!
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05-12-2009, 07:50 AM
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"you have not done much spraying since the 70's" On the contrary John, I have three different spray guns and a compressor plus a couple of litres each of black and white lacquer but I do tend to shy from the thought of all the clean-up of late so resort to rattle cans. This shot taken about a year ago proves that I still do use the guns!
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05-12-2009, 03:54 PM
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| Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nova Scotia CA First Name: John Posts: 891 |
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Here is a shot of the box I finished with lacquer, 12 or so coats. Scott and I are just in the learning mode. He did buff it (we had to get a buffing wheel) and used three different polishes (each a finer paste) This is the first shot at lacquer finish and the box is made of Zebra wood. It was for a birthday gift for one of Scott's friends. We didn't have any small feet for it so gave it a "big foot" It will be much simpler with a spray gun,,,, I hope!
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05-12-2009, 09:41 PM
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That's a fine looking box John but 12 coats of lacquer then polishing!!!!!!!!!!!!! I spray up to four coats of thinners based high gloss lacquer and definitely no polishing is ever required, the above leaves a deep looking gloss.
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05-12-2009, 11:11 PM
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05-13-2009, 03:40 PM
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Hi John, Have you considered looking at the "power wagner"? They're just an electric sprayer. Price varies from model to model. Just a thought.
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