SPRAY PAINTING equipment information

 

In the beginning I used an inexpensive compressor ($90) with a small tank and low pressure capacity.
 

 

When I sprayed a large project it couldnt keep up. I had to let the tank refill all the time. So the motor
 was running non stop, wave at your neighbor and smile like you have no clue why they are so upset.
It did last several years probably because I was only using it occasionally.

Eventually it finally gave up. Now I was starting to use it more often so I decided to upgrade
 and get something a bit more powerful. For my next one I paid $200 at Canadian Tire.
It was twice the capacity at 150 PSI with a 6 gallon tank.

UPDATE:The $200 compressor went after 18 months. I was using it every day so Im not surprised.
In the mean time I learned to buy my tools during Christmas. I got an even better one
the next time and only paid $127 on sale in December.

 

All this talk about my compressor and you are wondering where is the gun.

The gun is a separate piece and a separate purchase, about $50.

Again watch for specials at Christmas.

 

 

This is what mine looks like and it is made by Campell Hausfeld

It is a gravity fed spray gun (paint goes in the pot on top)

with air filter (thats the blue thing at the bottom)

and 1.4mm spray tip. (standard size)

 

I do not have a dedicated spray booth, area, or room, all I have is the great out doors.

When spraying out doors there are definite pros & cons:

BRIGHT SUMMER DAY

your paint dries quickly but bugs are attracted to your paint

you need sun glass using white paint but there is no threat of rain

be careful of the back or your neck, it burns too! Ive done it.

OVERCAST or CLOUDY SUMMER DAY

your paint dries at a regular rate and there are no bugs

you have some threat of rain but you wont go blind looking at your white paint

and the temperature is much nicer to work in

 

I love to brush paint furniture

but there are times when spraying is the easiest or obvious choice,

for example I will never brush paint spindles or chairs ever again.

 

If you get to the point of using a sprayer and you encounter what a clogged gun is like to clean out

you will understand the necessity of my next guide lines for what goes into my gun.

 

only water base paints

no paints with powders added

thin my paint with water

run the paint through a paint strainer

 

For thinning your paint for use in a sprayer:

 

You want to add water slowly, you don’t want it too runny like milk more like cream.

  Add small amounts and you’ll get the hang of it quickly.

 

You will also have to experiment with your spray guns settings.

You should have a spray radios knob and an air pressure setting.

Scroll back to the picture of my gun and you will see one knob on the back and one on the side.

I hope this answers some of your questions for now.

Feel free to ask more if you have them.

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