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   DJK | Sep 02, 2004 04:15pm | #1

   What do you want compressor or turbine? I have both.

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   Jimma | Sep 02, 2004 05:13pm | #3

   Have you used your conversion gun for lacquer or poly?

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   DJK | Sep 04, 2004 12:51am | #8

   I use them both for poly, don't shoot lacquer.

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   Pondfish | Sep 02, 2004 05:32pm | #4

   I am open to turbine or compressor.  My current compressor is a cheap pancake compressor that is loud, takes forever to pressurize, and has a paltry 0.6 cfm output.  I works for car tires and inflating pool toys, but little else.  So I could be open to getting a compressor that also serves to run air tools. 

   At the same time, I have a small shop and space is a consideration.  A small turbine unit looks appealing.

   thanks for the interest, keep those comments coming

   PiTF

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   DJK | Sep 04, 2004 01:00am | #9

   I have a Graco gravity feed gun that works great but the cup is small. Going to convert it to a pressure pot feed. My turbine is a shop made unit with twin motors in air series that produces 10 psi at the gun. Works great on latex paint, like for cutting in corners when painting the house. It will spray un-thined Helmsman Spar polyurathane, great on entry doors.

   DJK

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   rholland54 | Sep 02, 2004 04:47pm | #2

   I purchased an Asturo ECO/I conversion HVLP Gun from Homesteadfinishing.com for about $450.00  I already had a compressor so that is why I chose conversion.   I have been very pleased with this gun.  So far I have only painted kitchen cabinets with oil based paint.  This gun puts on a glass smooth finish, it is easy to set up and regulate.   You can get some good advise from Jeff Jewitt at this website.

   Robert

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   KesslerCraftsman | Sep 02, 2004 05:43pm | #5

   Hi Paul,

   I too have the Asturo with a pressure feed cup.  I think it's around $500 or so..but is oh-so-sweet.

   I use it exclusively for shellac and nitrocellulose lacquer...it puts down a nice finish, is as easy as any of them to maintain.

   Just make sure that Jeff Jewitt understands what you're spraying so he can make the proper recommendation for needle/nozzle combinations.  Those are NOT interchangeable..mine's set up exclusively for thin finishes, vs oils, etc...

   Also take the time to set up the gut per the included instructions that we all tend to ignore.  You only have to do it once, but the end result is worth it..and get a respirator as well...

   I use this conversion gun with an Ingersol Rand compressor purchased through Northern tool...best deal around....it's an ideal setup for me.

   Good luck.  I'd be happy to discuss further.  My e-mail is:  [email protected]

   Larry Pile

   http://www.kesslercraftsman.com

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   Pondfish | Sep 02, 2004 06:57pm | #6

   Thanks Larry.  I expect to use the system as you do--for shellac and lacquer finishes.  I've been using Deft brushing lacquer, and I end up spending a lot of time sanding and rubbing out the inevitable brush marks.  Seems like half the lacquer I put on gets sanded off!  I've yet to find Mylands lacquer rubbing stuff that was in FWW some time ago, and I hope to avoid having to do that step with a good spray system.

   Paul

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   mudman | Sep 03, 2004 01:58am | #7

   Paul,

   I have a Fuji 4 stage and am pleased with it. The turbine is very quiet and powerfull, probably the best smaller turbine on the market. The gun is a 7 out of 10. I have the older gun the new units have a different gun that looks better. I like the turbine ecause I occasionaly finnish on site. I think you can expect to get a good turbine system for $500 and a conversion set up will cost $100 to $200 for the gun and $300 to $600 for a big compressor.

   Mike

   please excuse my spelling.