August 27, 201313 yr comment_9836 John's heat over load problem made me remember that I had like new a gravity feed, hvlp sprayer just laying around collecting dust. Just need 10 psi to use it. If anyone wants/needs it, holler and it's yours. Just pay shipping.First PM takes it.Gene'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton Report
August 27, 201313 yr comment_9856 Gene - sounds like a great deal to me............ Â Too bad I already have two in my shop. Â If y'all have never tried HVLP guns, now is the time to do it.Fredaka Pop's Shopwww.pops-shop.com'Soooooo many patterns - sooooo little time'Scroll Saw Forum Host Report
August 27, 201313 yr Author comment_9855 Couldn't get three times as much done with another one, Fred?Gene'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton Report
August 27, 201313 yr comment_9854 PM SentAllen WorshamCorona, CAallenworsham@earthlink.net'Graze in every man's field, but always give your own milk.' J. Vernon McGee“Our greatest fear should not be that we won’t succeed, but that we will succeed at something that doesn’t matter.†D.L. Moody Report
August 27, 201313 yr Author comment_9853 Allen,PM received. It's all yours.Gene'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton Report
August 27, 201313 yr comment_9852 ALright Allen!!!! One question Gene, not being familiar with HVLP's, can you buy an HVLP gun and use a regular compressor with it?Gene Howe said: Allen, PM received. It's all yours. Gene'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton John MorrisThe Patriot Woodworker Report
August 27, 201313 yr Author comment_9851 Sure can, John. As long as the compressor will provide a consistent 9-10 psi. Gene'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton Report
August 27, 201313 yr comment_9850 That's the hard part on mine, as soon as you pull the trigger it drops 5 lbs but recovers quickly, plus we'd probably have to set our compressor at 15 to maintain 10 lbs.Gene Howe said: Sure can, John. As long as the compressor will provide a consistent 9-10 psi. Gene'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton John MorrisThe Patriot Woodworker Report
August 27, 201313 yr comment_9849 Gene, so what you are saying is I can use this gun WoodRiver Pro HVLP Spray Gun with 600cc Plastic Cup with my 26 gallon compressor? I am just trying to wrap my head around it because this entire time I was believing the only way to have an HVLP was to also have the turbine apparatus as well. This could be a very low cost entry level way to get into HVLP if I can use this with my compressor, and I am guessing it would be less drain on the my compressor too. John MorrisThe Patriot Woodworker Report
August 27, 201313 yr comment_9848 John, I have that gun from Woodriver. I bought a small one before I hurt my shoulder from Lowes and it is awesome. It has a smaller cup than the one from WoodCraft. For small jobs it is really great. They are both good guns.John Morris said: Gene, so what you are saying is I can use this gun WoodRiver Pro HVLP Spray Gun with 600cc Plastic Cup with my 26 gallon compressor? I am just trying to wrap my head around it because this entire time I was believing the only way to have an HVLP was to also have the turbine apparatus as well. This could be a very low cost entry level way to get into HVLP if I can use this with my compressor, and I am guessing it would be less drain on the my compressor too. John MorrisThe Patriot Woodworker Report
August 27, 201313 yr comment_9847 So the gun I pictured John is the larger one correct? And would be fine for spraying cabinets and flat work?John Moody said: John, I have that gun from Woodriver. I bought a small one before I hurt my shoulder from Lowes and it is awesome. It has a smaller cup than the one from WoodCraft. For small jobs it is really great. They are both good guns.John Morris said: John MoodySite AdministratorJohn Moody Woodworkshttp://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com John MorrisThe Patriot Woodworker Report
August 27, 201313 yr comment_9846 And. what PSI are you setting your regulator at John when you use yours? John MorrisThe Patriot Woodworker Report
August 27, 201313 yr Author comment_9845 I can tell you that it's great for flat work, John. Not so handy for undersides of cabinet tops etc. Maybe a better regulator? I set mine at 10 and it doesn't seem to drop off. OTOH, a decent HVLP setup can be almost as cheap as a good regulator and gauge.Alan, My gun looks like the ones picture above. But, I'm not sure of the brand.Gene'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton Report
August 28, 201313 yr comment_9844 You may have to play with it a little, but sounds like the way to go.Harry BrinkBulldog WoodworkingMontana Report
August 28, 201313 yr comment_9843 John the one from WoodCraft I usually set at about 20 lbs. I set the pressure with the trigger pulled on the gun. Either one is good for flat work.When I built the Pulpit I used the smaller one so I could get into the areas between the post on it. I have sprayed all my cedar chest using the Woodriver one from WoodCraft. One thing you have to watch for on that one is the adjustment on the trigger wants to back off and it will mess up your spraying. Just keep an eye on it when pulling and releasing the trigger. That is the only thing I have had a problem with on my Woodriver HVLP gun.I also have a water separator on the outlet of the compressor.John MoodySite AdministratorJohn Moody Woodworkshttp://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com Report
August 28, 201313 yr comment_9842 I need a water separator too, something I have neglected for my new compressor. Thanks for the reminder.John Moody said: John the one from WoodCraft I usually set at about 20 lbs. I set the pressure with the trigger pulled on the gun. Either one is good for flat work. When I built the Pulpit I used the smaller one so I could get into the areas between the post on it. I have sprayed all my cedar chest using the Woodriver one from WoodCraft. One thing you have to watch for on that one is the adjustment on the trigger wants to back off and it will mess up your spraying. Just keep an eye on it when pulling and releasing the trigger. That is the only thing I have had a problem with on my Woodriver HVLP gun. I also have a water separator on the outlet of the compressor. John MoodySite AdministratorJohn Moody Woodworkshttp://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com John MorrisThe Patriot Woodworker Report
August 28, 201313 yr comment_9841 Another thing to consider along with the water separator is to have a dedicated air hose (in a different color) specifically for spraying. When you use your every day hose and hook/unhook it from the various tools, dust can get into the fittings which could then get into your finishing system. I got a separate hose and make sure that I am very careful not to set it down where it could get saw dust into it and connect the ends together when I am done. I also tape over or put caps on the connectors to the water separator when not in use.Allen WorshamCorona, CAallenworsham@earthlink.net'Graze in every man's field, but always give your own milk.' J. Vernon McGee“Our greatest fear should not be that we won’t succeed, but that we will succeed at something that doesn’t matter.†D.L. Moody Report
August 28, 201313 yr comment_9840 Great idea Allen. Thanks for the great tip! I have about a half dozen coiled light duty hoses in storage, they came with the nearly half dozen compressors and air tools I have bought over the years, one of them would make a perfect finishing hose.Allen Worsham said: Another thing to consider along with the water separator is to have a dedicated air hose (in a different color) specifically for spraying. When you use your every day hose and hook/unhook it from the various tools, dust can get into the fittings which could then get into your finishing system. I got a separate hose and make sure that I am very careful not to set it down where it could get saw dust into it and connect the ends together when I am done. I also tape over or put caps on the connectors to the water separator when not in use. Allen WorshamCorona, CAallenworsham@earthlink.net'Graze in every man's field, but always give your own milk.' J. Vernon McGee“Our greatest fear should not be that we won’t succeed, but that we will succeed at something that doesn’t matter.†D.L. Moody John MorrisThe Patriot Woodworker Report
August 28, 201313 yr comment_9839 John (and others) - HVLP - High Volume Low Pressure - I found out that it is easy to get the "Low Pressure" adjusted. Â The hard part is the "High Volume" part. Â Some compressors can't seem to keep up - that, sirs, is the reason they came out with the turbine type compressors.Fredaka Pop's Shopwww.pops-shop.com'Soooooo many patterns - sooooo little time'Scroll Saw Forum Host Report
August 28, 201313 yr Author comment_9838 That's true, Fred. Best to have the largest tank capacity you can. And of course, the largest CFM. When I bought the compressor that's in my shop now, I'd never heard of HVLP. And, we were doing some sand blasting, sanding, and some spray painting of metal as well as running 3 framing nailers occasionally. We've worked it hard! That's why mine is as large as it is and has the regulator and water separator that it has. Two more tips from an auto body repairman friend of mine: Always drain the tank and the water separator at the end of the day. And, slight depression of the gun's trigger produces air only (both HVLP and regular guns). That will "set" the regulator so that you'll get more consistent pressure when you start spraying. Another hint. I find that if I back off the pressure at the regulator to a point less than what I need, then increase to my desired pressure, it holds better. I dunno why. Gene'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton Report
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