SusieHUs on sun 11 jan 98
Hello. I need to ask for opinions on sprayguns for glazes. The atomizer
connected to the compressor at the college I attend has disappeared and my
instructor wants to replace it with a spray gun at this time. He asked if I
would make inquiries here as to brands and models since none of us has any
experience with them. He does not want to buy an airbrush because he wants
something sturdy (all levels of students will be using it) and we don't spray
underglazes which tend to be a bit finer.
Any help with this would be greatly appreciated!
Susie
Frederic Allen Herbst on mon 12 jan 98
Susie,
I have a Critter spraygun, made in Canada, but I got it in Dallas and they are
in most catalogs. It works great and uses a glass Mason jar to hold the glaze
so they are interchangable and you can store glaze in them if you want. The
gun also sprays in a very controlled manner. It's the best one that I've used.
Hope this helps,
Fred Herbst
fah0001@jove.acs.unt.edu
On Sun, 11 Jan 1998 11:07:39 EST SusieHUs wrote:
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> Hello. I need to ask for opinions on sprayguns for glazes. The atomizer
> connected to the compressor at the college I attend has disappeared and my
> instructor wants to replace it with a spray gun at this time. He asked if I
> would make inquiries here as to brands and models since none of us has any
> experience with them. He does not want to buy an airbrush because he wants
> something sturdy (all levels of students will be using it) and we don't spray
> underglazes which tend to be a bit finer.
>
> Any help with this would be greatly appreciated!
>
> Susie
Mark Sweany on mon 12 jan 98
I've used all the major brands in all kinds of conditions and
with many types of materials. I've dropped guns off of
swing-stages. If it's hard on equipment, I've either done it or
seen it done. My experience says that buying anyone's product
except DeVilbis' is a mistake.
Binks and DeVilbis are held to be the two premier companies.
You can get good results with either one. What I've found is
that you will spend a lot more time messing with a Binks trying,
to get it adjusted, sealing the top, and they are a lot more
delicate. If you drop a Binks 30 ft. you won't go down and
start spraying again, you'll put in a box and send it back to
the factory. I don't dislike Binks, they just make it a little
harder to do the job, and I'm lazy. Anything that makes my life
easier, I'm for it.
There are also a lot of generic Binks and Devilbis "look
alikes". Most of them just do not have the fit and finish that
the "originals" have, and aren't worth even the low price that
they charge. There may be some of them that are good, I've
never seen one if there is.
If it were me, I'd check with nearest DeVillbis dealer to see
which model I wanted. Then call around for the best price.
Barring
that, I'd do the same with a Binks. Usual disclaimer; I have no
connection with either company other than as a satisfied
customer.
----
Mark Sweany
The Skipper
m_pswean@primenet.com
In Phoenix, where it's in the upper 60s, with clear, blue,
skies.
SusieHUs wrote:
>
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> Hello. I need to ask for opinions on sprayguns for glazes. The atomizer
> connected to the compressor at the college I attend has disappeared and my
> instructor wants to replace it with a spray gun at this time. He asked if I
> would make inquiries here as to brands and models since none of us has any
> experience with them. He does not want to buy an airbrush because he wants
> something sturdy (all levels of students will be using it) and we don't spray
> underglazes which tend to be a bit finer.
>
> Any help with this would be greatly appreciated!
>
> Susie
Richard Aerni on mon 12 jan 98
Susie,
I have been using a product called the "Handy Sand Blaster", made by
Gilmour Co. out of Pittsburgh PA area, and sold via the Northern
Hydraulics Tool catalogue. It is a nifty little tool, costing about $25
dollars, and works off an air compressor. What is nice about it, apart
from the cost and the results, is that it has a variable orifice size,
controlled by a pivot pin, so that you can control the amount of spray
produced by simply twisting a lever while spraying. I've been using mine
for about 15 years now, spraying most every pot I make, and haven't found
anything better suited for the job.
Hope this helps,
Richard Aerni
Bloomfield, NY
SusieHUs wrote:
>
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> Hello. I need to ask for opinions on sprayguns for glazes. The atomizer
> connected to the compressor at the college I attend has disappeared and my
> instructor wants to replace it with a spray gun at this time. He asked if I
> would make inquiries here as to brands and models since none of us has any
> experience with them. He does not want to buy an airbrush because he wants
> something sturdy (all levels of students will be using it) and we don't spray
> underglazes which tend to be a bit finer.
>
> Any help with this would be greatly appreciated!
>
> Susie
Paul Jay on mon 12 jan 98
Susie
I've been using a Paasche 62-2oz spray gun for years and I really like it. In
fact I have three in my studio I currently use. Each is loaded with a different
glaze/oxide/underglaze so I can switch (use a quick disconnect available at any
air compressor dealer) quickly with no time lost. I'm sorry I don't remember ho
much they cost, but you could contact your local Art Supply Store and they shoul
have a catalogue to consult. They use 40psi so you can even use compressed air
if you don't have a compressor. I did a Raku demo at an Art Fair this summer an
used a portable tank and it worked great.
The downside for some is the small size of the bottle (GET THE PLASTIC ONES!!)
oz of glaze requires refilling often. But, you can find bigger bottles and use
plastic tubing (model airplane hobby shop, or auto supply). I just keep a lot o
bottles on hand filled with the glaze I am using. STRAIN YOUR
GLAZE/SLIP/OXIDE/UNDERGLAZE,etc. with at at least 100 MESH in order to prevent
clogs. ALWAYS WEAR A MASK!!! a paper one from pharmacy will do fine, industrial
one with replaceable cartridges is mush better.
Happy glazing. Paul Jay
SusieHUs wrote:
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> Hello. I need to ask for opinions on sprayguns for glazes. The atomizer
> connected to the compressor at the college I attend has disappeared and my
> instructor wants to replace it with a spray gun at this time. He asked if I
> would make inquiries here as to brands and models since none of us has any
> experience with them. He does not want to buy an airbrush because he wants
> something sturdy (all levels of students will be using it) and we don't spray
> underglazes which tend to be a bit finer.
>
> Any help with this would be greatly appreciated!
>
> Susie
Barbara Mann on tue 13 jan 98
SusieHUs wrote:
>
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> Hello. I need to ask for opinions on sprayguns for glazes. The atomizer
> connected to the compressor at the college I attend has disappeared and my
> instructor wants to replace it with a spray gun at this time. He asked if I
> would make inquiries here as to brands and models since none of us has any
> experience with them. He does not want to buy an airbrush because he wants
> something sturdy (all levels of students will be using it) and we don't spray
> underglazes which tend to be a bit finer.
>
> Any help with this would be greatly appreciated!
>
> Susie
Many moons ago, Ceramics Monthly carried ads for something called a
"Jelly Jar Sprayer." It was inexpensive, but I never got around to
ordering one just to try it. Sounded like it used mason jars and that
you could store unused glaze right in the jar. I remember talking to
peeople who were very happy with it, back then. Anybody heard of a Jelly
Jar Sprayer recently?
Barbara
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