On Mar 30, 12:44 pm, Pat Barber wrote:
Most HVLP hooks to a turbine.(Spend$$command)

The one's that connect via a compressor are using
a "adapter kit" to make it work. They are the so called
"convsersion gun".

A $40 gun is just that and should not be considered a
serious finishing tool.

There are several versions of the $100 kit that comes
with a gun and a turbine. Some folks report fair results
but most report that upgrading to a real system is in the
future.

Start thinking in the $600-$800 range for the starter kit.

http://www.spraygunworld.com/Informa...odworking3.htm

http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=5419

http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=5853

bdeditch wrote:
I am going to need a HVLP sprayer, but its something I am not going to
using lots. I seen a cheap one on Harbor freight for about $40 (self
contained), but I noticed there are some that you hook up to a
compresser. What would be better?

I would be interested in what makes a HVLP system light duty?
Is the quality on the finish comparable to the 600+ systems? Its got
to be better than using spray cans.. or not.
Is it hard to clean?
Is the unit awkward to use in some way?
If I only use it a few times a year and the finish quality is good I
can live with many deficiencies.
Also are all these units ($80-$100) the same or is there a better one
you can recommend of the cheap variety?