LINDA BLOSSOM on sat 2 nov 96
Well I have the perfect setup, but it did not come cheap. I changed up to
the more powerful vacuum motor named in the Fine Woodworking article. It
had 4.8 psi versus the 3 psi of the small one. It cost $190 versus $87
from Grainger. However, I was asounded at the greater spray pattern that
I could achieve and the greater amount of material that I was putting on.
It was less prone to clogging due to the greater volume of air moving. The
Titan spray gun was almost 300 dollars. However, I think I got one heck
of a set up for the price. It was awesome how fast I could glaze a sink.
I was impressed. Turbines come in all levels of psi and quality - the
friend who built the box for me bought a Lexair turbine for $1000 and the
smallest Lexair had was $795. I think the mistake I made with the smaller
motor was in not realizing that someone writing for Fine Woodworking would
be spraying stains, solvents, varnishes. A far cry from glaze. I think
there is a lot to be said for the quality of the metal used in different
guns. I don't think a Titan nozzle will wear out nearly as soon as a
cheaper Wagner from Home Depot. This time I think I got more than I paid
for.
Linda Blossom
2366 Slaterville Rd.
Ithaca, NY 14850
blossom@lightlink.com
http://www.artscape.com
607-539-7912
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