Wow! Very helpful.. Thank you..! Chip Foose.. Overhaulin..?!! I love
that show. That guy has amazing creativity.. as do most everyone else
on that show. I like to check out the cars on his website every once in
awhile.. The cars are just awesome.. -Jim



On 1/7/2010 6:57 AM, Mike Marlow wrote:
"Jim wrote in message
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I picked up a 4 year old Campbell Hausfield 60 gal compressor today for
$325 thinking I could use an HVLP gun to spray lacquer with it. It's 3 hp
220 volt 15 amp. After poking around the net I'm not sure its possible.
Sticker says 11.8 SCFM at 40 PSI and 10.3 @ 90 PSI. Max pressure 135 PSI.
Anyone know if there's an HVLP gun that will shoot lacquer with a
compressor like this..? If so any HVLP gun recommendations..? Thanks

-Jim

It'll blow your HVLP gun Jim. You're only going to be delivering between
15-25psi to your gun (I deliver 13 to mine), so you'll be fine. The thing
to remember with compressors is that even small compressors will shoot guns,
they'll just cycle more frequently. If you tried to use something like a
DA, which really sucks up the air supply, you might find yourself on the
edge, but even though HVLP wants some delivery capacity, you should be ok.

If you were trying to do a big job like an overall on a car, you'd probably
find yourself wanting more compressor, but for typical woodworking sprays, I
don't believe you'd find yourself lacking. Even large woodworking projects
are small compared to the spraying process for autos.

As for guns, I shoot a Devilbiss FLG. You can pay a lot more for a gun, but
I just don't think you get enough more to justify the cost. The FLG3 can be
purchased all over the web today in various kit forms, for ~$120-$150. I
turn out paint jobs on cars, some of which had come from shops as renowned
as Chip Foose, with an FLG3. Generally, without having to buff the finish
out - send it out straight out of the gun. Unless of course... those nasty
dust nibs... or the "occasional" oops (runs, sags...). So - for
woodworking, and any painting needs most of us here are likely to encounter,
a gun like this is all one would need. For most woodworking needs, Harbor
Freight sells some pretty good HVLP compressor type guns at cheap prices.
They're perfectly fine guns for the purpose at hand. I bought a small
gravity feed HVLP for my son to use for woodworking at HF, and I think I
only paid $30 or so for it. Works just fine, and he only has a very small
tank style compressor. Really meant for nail guns. But then, most small
project painting is not all that much more of a load than a nail gun on a
roof.