On Nov 24, 10:52*am, Swingman wrote:

* *What size air cap are you using, and what cut do you
shoot?

I generally shoot shellac with 2.0mm air cap and a 1 1/2 -2# cut, but
don't get real fussy measuring.

I don't know if you are still following this Karl, but I have been
away on bidness that couldn't wait. So.... a 2mm aircap, eh? The
one specified for latex, and heavy paints? I would never have tried
that. Literally, never. Sometimes I do great thinking out of the
box, and as in this example, I just don't.

I do get fussy about the humidity and which alcohol I'm using when it's
high (99% isopropyl), otherwise I just use denatured from the Borg.

* *IIRC, the Earlex is a two stage unit, no? *Are you controlling

the air flow or are you wide out?

Just turn her on let'r rip.

Sometimes, that's the best way.

When it comes to spray finishing I operate on the "ignorance is bliss"
principle (the less I know the less I have to fuss with settings and the
less I'm befuddled) ...

I always like the process to be as simple as possible. That's why I
try new finishes. The easier the application and more dependable the
outcome is for me determines if I will learn to use it.

I turn it on, adjust for the pattern I want,
adjust the material flow and distance (on a piece of scrap) to my
suiting, and wave away (using my politically correct, well practiced
waving method, which apparently also has the pope's blessing because it
comes out good ... AAMOF, I no longer feel I need to say a rosary before
pulling the trigger!)

Indeed... I have seen the work. Excellent work, excellent finish on
it.

I bow to the shellac master. :^)

Thanks for the follow up.

Robert