vince pitelka on mon 1 jan 01
Jackie -
There has been considerable discussion of spray guns, air brush setups, and
compressors just over the last few months on Clayart, so I do not want to
post a lengthy explanation. You should be able to find plenty of
information in the archives. Keep in mind that an air brush is a small, low
volume unit, normally used for fairly fine detail work. I think what you
are looking for is a spray gun, and I recommend the Paasche unit with the
one-quart aluminum cannister. I do not remember the model number, but you
will find it in the catalog. It costs about $75, and in my opinion it
simply is not worth it buying anything cheaper. It will last you the rest
of your life. And if you are buying a compressor, be sure to get one that
has at least a 1 hp. motor (preferably 2 hp.), with separate motor and
compressor units with a belt-drive between them, and make sure the
compressor has either a cast iron cylinder, or a cast iron sleeve within an
aluminum cylinder. Also make sure it has an automatic pressure switch, so
that it turns on and off automatically to maintain the desired tank
pressure. Don't waste your money on the so-called "maintenance-free"
compressors where the motor and compressor unit are direct-coupled with no
belt drive.
Best wishes -
- Vince
Vince Pitelka
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615/597-5376
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Snail Scott on tue 2 jan 01
For spraying glazes, I find that my airbrush is too low-volume,
and is best for detail. What's preferable, for me, is what the
hardware stores call a 'detail' or 'touch-up' sprayer. It
doesn't lend itself to quick changes of container, but it's
very not-fussy, and costs $25-$30. Needs a bigger compressor
than an airbrush, but still not a big one.
Another option (not so good for production but nice for
occasional spraying) is an inexpensive airbrush-type unit which
attaches to a canned-air system. The cans must be replaced when
empty, but if you're just experimenting for now, you can see if
spraying is for you without investing in a compressor first.
(These are available mainly in art-supply shops and catalogs.)
-Snail
At 05:25 PM 1/1/01 -0600, you wrote:
>Jackie -
>There has been considerable discussion of spray guns, air brush setups, and
>compressors just over the last few months on Clayart, so I do not want to
>post a lengthy explanation. You should be able to find plenty of
>information in the archives. Keep in mind that an air brush is a small, low
>volume unit, normally used for fairly fine detail work. I think what you
>are looking for is a spray gun, and I recommend the Paasche unit with the
>one-quart aluminum cannister. I do not remember the model number, but you
>will find it in the catalog. It costs about $75, and in my opinion it
>simply is not worth it buying anything cheaper. It will last you the rest
>of your life. And if you are buying a compressor, be sure to get one that
>has at least a 1 hp. motor (preferably 2 hp.), with separate motor and
>compressor units with a belt-drive between them, and make sure the
>compressor has either a cast iron cylinder, or a cast iron sleeve within an
>aluminum cylinder. Also make sure it has an automatic pressure switch, so
>that it turns on and off automatically to maintain the desired tank
>pressure. Don't waste your money on the so-called "maintenance-free"
>compressors where the motor and compressor unit are direct-coupled with no
>belt drive.
>Best wishes -
>- Vince
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