You need to know the requirements of the gun. Many require 10 CFM (or more)@
40 PSI, which I doubt a 30 gallon can deliver. I have a similar compressor,
and I found an HVLP gun at Home Despot that only uses 8 CFM. My compressor
is rated for 7.4 @ 40, so I'm good as long as I don't try to spray
constantly.

HVLP requires a large volume of air, so in some cases you actually need a
bigger compressor than with a non-HVLP gun.

You can get a standalone HVLP unit. I have the $79.00 unit from Rockler
(Turbine and gun). It's only single stage, but it works surprisingly well.

"henry" wrote in message
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I plan to purchase a compressor at Sears( because I have a $350 credit)
I was looking on line at the 3hp Craftsman $400.00, 30 gal vertical
tank, oil lube, cast iron head, wheels,150 psi, 115 psi cut in,15 amp
compressor. Right know I dont need that size for tires and blowing air.
The reason for the larger size is for future HVLP spraying of finish.
The other future items bag vacumn pressing, finish nailer I wont need
the size. If I dont need this 155 lb unit for HVLP please advise. My
question is what are the requirments for basement woodworking /Spraying
and what spray gun or source? Any good web sites on learning spraying
that is recommended? Please insult my choice if its a bad choice.