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   mudman | Dec 12, 2006 08:38pm | #1

   There are a lot of differences, but none of them will seem like a lot. It is like the difference between an average hammer and a great hamer.

   With out knowing the specs on the HD model I will assume that first of all the Binks will spray a higher volume. Meaning that the Binks will spray an 8" fan an still maintain perfect atomisation. Where as the HD model will probably noticably loose performance just switching from a round pattern and a fan, and once the fan gets over 6" atomisation turns into crap. That is not to say that you need that volume but it is the main functional difference. At the same time if both guns were set to spray the same volume and pattern the Binks would use less air.

   The reasons for these diferences are mostly in the cap/horn/needle assembly design and the design of the gun at the point of atomisation. If you dissasemble both guns you will find a more complex assemble in the nicer guns. Another reason the better guns are more eficient is that the air passages are more open with fewer restricting bends and  polished to minimise the turbulence in the air stream before it hit the fluid tip.

   In the under $100 price range the Porter Cable and the Craftsman guns are suposed to be very good guns.

   Pardon my spelling,

   Mike

   Make sure that your next project is beyond your skill and requires tools you don't have. You won't regret it.

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   Quickstep | Dec 13, 2006 07:04am | #2

   Mike, Thanks for the info. I've noticed that the Porter Cable gun has interchangeable tips, similar to the Binks. I'm guessing that flexibility could be a big plus....

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   mudman | Dec 13, 2006 08:12pm | #4

   All good guns have several tips availible. I use a Fuji setup and they dont go by the actual size, so I am not sure what sizes are good for wwing. I have the #3 and #4. Smaller tips give tighter patterns and better atomisation. Larger tips have larger patterns and laydown finish faster. Larger tips are necessarry to spray heavier finish like a lot of waterbase acrylics and oil based paint, but larger tips require more air and all things being equal have more overspray.Pardon my spelling,

   Mike

   Make sure that your next project is beyond your skill and requires tools you don't have. You won't regret it.

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   terrylee86 | Dec 13, 2006 03:50pm | #3

   Check out SprayGunworld.com they sell every reputable brand and have good info if you call customer service.  They also cater to the woodworker trade not just automotive.  I went with the Sata RP (reduced pressure) I used a Binks Model 7 siphon feed for years to spray lacquer and I really liked it.  I tried the Sata gravity feed RP and it is a beautiful gun.  A little more overspray than a HVLP but nothing like my Binks.  I don't live in a cloud anymore.  There are some good guns out there for us woodworkers.  I went with the RP (1.6 tip) because it has better atomization than a HVLP and it has no learning curve if you are used to a conventional siphon gun.

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   Quickstep | Dec 13, 2006 10:48pm | #6

   Wow. Spray gun world has a LOT of information. Thanks for sending the link. I want to be able to shoot everything from shellac to latex, so their kits may be just the ticket.

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   Quickstep | Dec 14, 2006 08:02pm | #7

   I called Spray Gun World. I thought that level of customer service was a thing of the past! The guy spent a half hour on the phone with me; helping me find something that suited my needs in my price range. I ended up with the Devilbiss GFG670. It was a little more than I wanted to spend, but in the end, I think it will be able to handle more of my painting tasks than something else. Terry, thanks again for the tip.

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   terrylee86 | Dec 15, 2006 10:31pm | #9

   I've heard good things about that gun, so I think you will like it.  I almost bought the Devillbis so I hope you have good luck with it.  The guys in customer service never stop being helpful, I have called them on anything relating to spraying and they have helped.  Glad I could help.  That what this forum is for.

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   Omah | Dec 13, 2006 09:21pm | #5

   I just finished up a project using a gravity fed porter cable spray gun, I'm starting to like this tool more and more.

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   loucarabasi | Dec 15, 2006 03:35pm | #8

   Quick, I have been spraying for 20yrs. I have been buying the home depot-Walmart guns for about 15 yrs and I see no difference in the expensive guns. (I like the cheap ones better and when the gun gets tempormentle, In the trash it goes!!!

   I now spray out of a pot with an appolo gun (now these guns are great, but expensive. The have a huge fan and dump alot of material on you piece, so you got to move fast!!

   Just buy the cheap ones!!!

   LMC