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   Paul_Snyder | Feb 15, 2003 11:18pm | #1

   Do you own a compressor? If so, how much air, in CFM, does it supply? How much spraying do you expect to do? What kinds of finishes/paints will you spray? How much have you budgeted?

   Paul

   F'burg, VA

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   alias | Feb 16, 2003 12:02am | #2

   t- i went out and bought a gun that i could use with the compressor and it wasnt bad. and used that for about 2 months. and got rid of it because of dedication issues. what i mean by that is if and when i or someone needs the compressor there's a chance i've got to stop and that happened a few times and that was the end of that. i went to a woodworking show and came across the apollo system, and made the jump and bought the 900 system and love it . i ran around 900.00 which is steep, but with the cost as opposed to labor. it pays for itself in about 3 months of moderate use 8-12 hours a week. i'm a restoration carpenter, i make windows, doors, tables... etc., and for the time

   that i save, this system is a god send. and the quality is a whole diffrent issue, i'd labor over the painting . which was better than average outcome, but now with a sanding with 300 grit wet/dry sanding between coats. it look's glass smooth , and frankly look like i've been painting for a lifetime. and i'm a hero........ i'll close this by say i use to hate to paint, dreaded the whole ritual. now it's for that lack of another adjective , fun. now the price i paid i got the gun, turbine, extra tips ,needles, replacement gaskets. its very versatile i've sprayed primers oil based, paints(oil,alkyd) catalyzed lacquers, enamels, everything has learning curve and with all those mentioned above the curve was very moderate. F.W.I.W theres a great book out by taunton ; spray finishing by

   andy charron. you could be experinced for all i know just thought i'd give you my 2¢.... good luck.....bear

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   DonStephan | Feb 16, 2003 04:49am | #3

   After you have given some thought to the sizes and types of projects you want to finish, the type(s) of stains and finishes, whether you have a compressor currently, ... get an opinion from Jeff Jewitt at http://www.homesteadfinishing.com

   Following his advice I have now a regular HVLP gun with pressure pot and pressure cup, and a small HVLP touchup gun, and get unbelievable results. I also am able to get all my dyes and finishes from Jeff, the same products he uses in his professional finishing business.

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   Sancho | Feb 16, 2003 05:19am | #4

   check out www. homesteadfinishing.com  and http://www.compliantspraysystem.com

   i think they should answer your questions.

    

   Darkworks:  We fight for Peace

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   Paul_Snyder | Feb 16, 2003 05:55am | #5

   I think it's always a good idea to get a number of inputs when buying a piece of equipment. In addition to the responses you get from equipment users, also get input from various suppliers like the ones already listed. Some other suppliers to check with include;

   http://www.finishsystems.com

   http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net

   http://www.spraygunworld.com

   http://www.airmaxproducts.com

   http://www.1st-in-hvlp.com

   http://www.targetcoatings.com

   Once you have identified the type of system that fits your needs, you can get feedback from other equipment users.

   Paul

   F'burg, VA