Robert Harris on tue 3 aug 10
I second John's suggestion of Harbor Freight. I've got several air
guns from there (usualy about $25-$40), they work fine. I haven't used
the all in one HVLP machine that John is talking about, although I've
seriously considered buying gone as my compressor doesn't have a big
enough tank for my convenience. This topic comes up every few years
(see archives), and that HVLP all in one compressor/air gun is
frequently recommended.
Harbor freight are always having sales on one thing or another, so
look frequently (or get on their mailing list).
Robert
On Tue, Aug 3, 2010 at 9:12 PM, John Rodgers wrote:
> =3DA0Air brushes are good for fine detailing work, but not so hot for ful=
l
> glazing work. For glazing plates and the like a good HVLP spray gun is
> needed. An inexpensive setup that I have used for years is currently on
> sale from Harbor Freight for $69.99 - regular price $89.99. Here is the
> link so you can view it.
>
> http://www.harborfreight.com/high-volume-low-pressure-spray-gun-kit-44677=
=3D
.html
>
> John
>
> John Rodgers
> Clayartist and Moldmaker
> 88'GL VW Bus Driver
> Chelsea, AL
> Http://www.moldhaus.com
>
>
> On 8/3/2010 12:19 PM, ELAINE CARROLL wrote:
>>
>> What do you guys recommend for sparying underglaze and glaze? =3DA0I'm
>> presuming a
>> dual action is better that single action, but really don't know and want
>> some
>> opinions. =3DA0Thanks, Elaine
>>
>>
>
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ELAINE CARROLL on tue 3 aug 10
What do you guys recommend for sparying underglaze and glaze?=3DA0 I'm pres=
um=3D
ing a =3D0Adual action is better that single action, but really don't know =
an=3D
d want some =3D0Aopinions.=3DA0 Thanks, Elaine
Vince Pitelka on tue 3 aug 10
Elaine Carroll wrote:
"What do you guys recommend for sparying underglaze and glaze?=3DA0 I'm
presuming a=3D20
dual action is better that single action, but really don't know and want
some=3D20
opinions.=3DA0 Thanks, Elaine"
Elaine -=3D20
Air brushes are really just good for small jobs and detail work. If =3D
that's
what you are looking for, the Paasche model "H" is popular for ceramic =3D
work.
If you actually want to spray glazes and underglazes overall, you need a
proper spraygun. The best spraygun for the best price that I have found
recently is available on Amazon for only about $35. Just go to amazon =3D
and
enter "Tool Force A-C1 50 PSI 2-in-1 HVLP Spray Gun" in the search box.
Make sure to specify "all departments" to the left of the search box. =3D
This
spraygun has two needle/nozzle sets, for thin liquids, and thicker =3D
liquids.
It comes with the set for thin liquids installed, so you would need to
change over to the 2mm set for glazes and underglazes. It is an easy
switch. We have several of these spray guns at the Craft Center, and =3D
they
are really excellent.
You will need a good compressor to run any spray gun that you would use =3D
for
spraying glazes and underglazes. That gets into a lot more money - at =3D
least
$250. Some of the "pancake" portable compressors that roofers use are =3D
very
compact and will do the job well, but make sure to get one that is at =3D
least
two horsepower, and if possible get one with an oil sump in the =3D
compressor
and with a cast iron compressor cylinder or cylinder liner. Also, the
larger the air tank, the less often the compressor will turn on and off
(with its automatic pressure switch), and that can be a real advantage. =
=3D
The
slightly larger units mounted on wheels with the compressor on top of =3D
the
tank offer that advantage.
Good luck -=3D20
- Vince
Vince Pitelka
Appalachian Center for Craft
Tennessee Tech University
vpitelka@dtccom.net; wpitelka@tntech.edu
http://iweb.tntech.edu/wpitelka
John Rodgers on tue 3 aug 10
Air brushes are good for fine detailing work, but not so hot for full
glazing work. For glazing plates and the like a good HVLP spray gun is
needed. An inexpensive setup that I have used for years is currently on
sale from Harbor Freight for $69.99 - regular price $89.99. Here is the
link so you can view it.
http://www.harborfreight.com/high-volume-low-pressure-spray-gun-kit-44677.h=
tml
John
John Rodgers
Clayartist and Moldmaker
88'GL VW Bus Driver
Chelsea, AL
Http://www.moldhaus.com
On 8/3/2010 12:19 PM, ELAINE CARROLL wrote:
> What do you guys recommend for sparying underglaze and glaze? I'm presum=
ing a
> dual action is better that single action, but really don't know and want =
some
> opinions. Thanks, Elaine
>
>
John Goode on wed 4 aug 10
I like the Critter! attaches to a mson far easy to clean etc....
Of course no affiliation with co...just like it!
JG
On Tue, Aug 3, 2010 at 10:38 PM, Robert Harris wro=
te:
> I second John's suggestion of Harbor Freight. I've got several air
> guns from there (usualy about $25-$40), they work fine. I haven't used
> the all in one HVLP machine that John is talking about, although I've
> seriously considered buying gone as my compressor doesn't have a big
> enough tank for my convenience. This topic comes up every few years
> (see archives), and that HVLP all in one compressor/air gun is
> frequently recommended.
>
> Harbor freight are always having sales on one thing or another, so
> look frequently (or get on their mailing list).
>
> Robert
>
> On Tue, Aug 3, 2010 at 9:12 PM, John Rodgers wrote:
> > Air brushes are good for fine detailing work, but not so hot for full
> > glazing work. For glazing plates and the like a good HVLP spray gun is
> > needed. An inexpensive setup that I have used for years is currently on
> > sale from Harbor Freight for $69.99 - regular price $89.99. Here is the
> > link so you can view it.
> >
> >
> http://www.harborfreight.com/high-volume-low-pressure-spray-gun-kit-44677=
.html
> >
> > John
> >
> > John Rodgers
> > Clayartist and Moldmaker
> > 88'GL VW Bus Driver
> > Chelsea, AL
> > Http://www.moldhaus.com
> >
> >
> > On 8/3/2010 12:19 PM, ELAINE CARROLL wrote:
> >>
> >> What do you guys recommend for sparying underglaze and glaze? I'm
> >> presuming a
> >> dual action is better that single action, but really don't know and wa=
nt
> >> some
> >> opinions. Thanks, Elaine
> >>
> >>
> >
>
>
>
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