Home |
Search |
Today's Posts |
|
Woodworking (rec.woodworking) Discussion forum covering all aspects of working with wood. All levels of expertise are encouraged to particiapte. |
Reply |
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Critter sprayer
Anybody own one? How do you like it?
I have a bunch of plywood pieces to finis with a water base poly varnish and it looks like this little sprayer would be ideal for the project. Easy cleanup and storage of varnish and thinner in ordinary mason jars is particularly appealing. So the question is, does the thing actually work well enough to justify the $50 it's going to cost? TIA -- -JR Hung like Einstein and smart as a horse Remove NO SPAM from e-mai address to reply |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
Critter sprayer
It does.
Kevin -- ===== "JR-jred" wrote in message ... Anybody own one? How do you like it? So the question is, does the thing actually work well enough to justify the $50 it's going to cost? |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
Critter sprayer
Whats a "Critter sprayer"? Can you tell me where to find one on the WEB?
MB "JR-jred" wrote in message ... Anybody own one? How do you like it? I have a bunch of plywood pieces to finis with a water base poly varnish and it looks like this little sprayer would be ideal for the project. Easy cleanup and storage of varnish and thinner in ordinary mason jars is particularly appealing. So the question is, does the thing actually work well enough to justify the $50 it's going to cost? TIA -- -JR Hung like Einstein and smart as a horse Remove NO SPAM from e-mai address to reply -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
Critter sprayer
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...645640-9576742
"nevems2" wrote in message ... : Whats a "Critter sprayer"? Can you tell me where to find one on the WEB? : : MB : "JR-jred" wrote in message : ... : Anybody own one? How do you like it? : : I have a bunch of plywood pieces to finis with a water base poly varnish : and it looks like this little sprayer would be ideal for the project. : Easy cleanup and storage of varnish and thinner in ordinary mason jars : is particularly appealing. So the question is, does the thing actually : work well enough to justify the $50 it's going to cost? : : TIA : : -- : -JR : Hung like Einstein and smart as a horse : Remove NO SPAM from e-mai address to reply : : : : : -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- : http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! : -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
#5
|
|||
|
|||
Critter sprayer
JR-jred wrote in message ...
Anybody own one? How do you like it? I have a bunch of plywood pieces to finis with a water base poly varnish and it looks like this little sprayer would be ideal for the project. Easy cleanup and storage of varnish and thinner in ordinary mason jars is particularly appealing. So the question is, does the thing actually work well enough to justify the $50 it's going to cost? TIA 100%. Absolutely. Best thing I ever bought for my little pancake compressor. Buy it now. After you do, go to wal-mart and buy a case of pint-size mason jars. Tips: start at 30 PSI and work your way up/down. Buy a pressure reguator to keep on the gun so you don't have to make adjustments at the tank. |
#6
|
|||
|
|||
Critter sprayer
Used mine yesterday to spray thinned latex. Used previously for WB
Varathane as well as shellac. Get it and use it. On Thu, 29 Jul 2004 06:40:37 -0400, JR-jred wrote: Anybody own one? How do you like it? I have a bunch of plywood pieces to finis with a water base poly varnish and it looks like this little sprayer would be ideal for the project. Easy cleanup and storage of varnish and thinner in ordinary mason jars is particularly appealing. So the question is, does the thing actually work well enough to justify the $50 it's going to cost? TIA |
#7
|
|||
|
|||
Critter sprayer
Anybody own one? How do you like it?
I have a bunch of plywood pieces to finis with a water base poly varnish and it looks like this little sprayer would be ideal for the project. Easy cleanup and storage of varnish and thinner in ordinary mason jars is particularly appealing. So the question is, does the thing actually work well enough to justify the $50 it's going to cost? I tried one and promptly returned it after using it once. What I didn't like about it is that it has a fixed spray pattern and generates tons of overspray. It has it's uses and it's probably worth the money, though for the same amount or slightly more, you can get a real spray gun which would be more versatile, but it'll probably require a larger air compressor. If you're spraying water-based finishes don't worry too much about cleanup. All you need to do is pour out the finish, rinse the cup, and run some water through. The mason jar storage of the critter is appealing but bear in mind this advantage is negated if you're spraying clearcoats as it's a good idea to run the finish through a filter and pour into a clean jar before you spray. |
#8
|
|||
|
|||
Critter sprayer
why would you get this over say the HF 21 PC. PAINT SPRAY GUN KIT for
$29.99, ya it's HF but it's a lot more versatile, anyone with thoughts about this? patriarch wrote: "Mike Marlow" wrote in link.net: snip I'm glad you posted this. I'd been reading enough about this little sprayer that I finally went out to Amazon.com and took a look. My first impression was not very favorable, but since I never shot with one, I was interested in the experiences and opinions of others. As I looked at it I had the thought that I could just continue to use my little Binks doorjam gun and get a much better job over a wider spectrum of finishes. Well, yeah. If I had a Binks door jam gun, that's what I'd do, too. This Critter isn't a Binks. It isn't a pro painter tool. It's a simple add-on to a Mason jar and a brad-nailer-type compressor. And it's $50. It's an alternative to a brush, or a rag, not to an Apollo or Fuji HVLP rig. Use the best tool you can get your hands on. Patriarch |
#9
|
|||
|
|||
Critter sprayer
"mp" wrote in message ... Anybody own one? How do you like it? I have a bunch of plywood pieces to finis with a water base poly varnish and it looks like this little sprayer would be ideal for the project. Easy cleanup and storage of varnish and thinner in ordinary mason jars is particularly appealing. So the question is, does the thing actually work well enough to justify the $50 it's going to cost? I tried one and promptly returned it after using it once. What I didn't like about it is that it has a fixed spray pattern and generates tons of overspray. It has it's uses and it's probably worth the money, though for the same amount or slightly more, you can get a real spray gun which would be more versatile, but it'll probably require a larger air compressor. If you're spraying water-based finishes don't worry too much about cleanup. All you need to do is pour out the finish, rinse the cup, and run some water through. The mason jar storage of the critter is appealing but bear in mind this advantage is negated if you're spraying clearcoats as it's a good idea to run the finish through a filter and pour into a clean jar before you spray. I'm glad you posted this. I'd been reading enough about this little sprayer that I finally went out to Amazon.com and took a look. My first impression was not very favorable, but since I never shot with one, I was interested in the experiences and opinions of others. As I looked at it I had the thought that I could just continue to use my little Binks doorjam gun and get a much better job over a wider spectrum of finishes. -- -Mike- |
#10
|
|||
|
|||
Critter sprayer
"Mike Marlow" wrote in
link.net: snip I'm glad you posted this. I'd been reading enough about this little sprayer that I finally went out to Amazon.com and took a look. My first impression was not very favorable, but since I never shot with one, I was interested in the experiences and opinions of others. As I looked at it I had the thought that I could just continue to use my little Binks doorjam gun and get a much better job over a wider spectrum of finishes. Well, yeah. If I had a Binks door jam gun, that's what I'd do, too. This Critter isn't a Binks. It isn't a pro painter tool. It's a simple add-on to a Mason jar and a brad-nailer-type compressor. And it's $50. It's an alternative to a brush, or a rag, not to an Apollo or Fuji HVLP rig. Use the best tool you can get your hands on. Patriarch |
#11
|
|||
|
|||
Critter sprayer
JR-jred wrote:
Anybody own one? Yes. How do you like it? A lot. Google for the rest of the review. So the question is, does the thing actually work well enough to justify the $50 it's going to cost? A'yup. UA100 |
#12
|
|||
|
|||
Critter sprayer
It's all about the Mason jars.
Kevin -- ===== "Richard Clements" wrote in message ... why would you get this over say the HF 21 PC. PAINT SPRAY GUN KIT for $29.99, ya it's HF but it's a lot more versatile, anyone with thoughts about this? |
#13
|
|||
|
|||
Critter sprayer
"Kevin Singleton" wrote in message ... It's all about the Mason jars. Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! 32nd and 33rd degree Mason jars only! |
#14
|
|||
|
|||
Critter sprayer
|
#15
|
|||
|
|||
Critter sprayer
The main problem with most spray guns is cleaning them. I often spend 2 minutes
spraying and then 10-15 minutes cleaning. That is the appeal of the critter. 2 minutes of spraying and 30 seconds of cleaning. As was said , the mason jars are the appeal. Cheers, JG Richard Clements wrote: why would you get this over say the HF 21 PC. PAINT SPRAY GUN KIT for $29.99, ya it's HF but it's a lot more versatile, anyone with thoughts about this? patriarch wrote: "Mike Marlow" wrote in link.net: snip I'm glad you posted this. I'd been reading enough about this little sprayer that I finally went out to Amazon.com and took a look. My first impression was not very favorable, but since I never shot with one, I was interested in the experiences and opinions of others. As I looked at it I had the thought that I could just continue to use my little Binks doorjam gun and get a much better job over a wider spectrum of finishes. Well, yeah. If I had a Binks door jam gun, that's what I'd do, too. This Critter isn't a Binks. It isn't a pro painter tool. It's a simple add-on to a Mason jar and a brad-nailer-type compressor. And it's $50. It's an alternative to a brush, or a rag, not to an Apollo or Fuji HVLP rig. Use the best tool you can get your hands on. Patriarch |
#16
|
|||
|
|||
Critter sprayer
"JGS" wrote in message ... The main problem with most spray guns is cleaning them. I often spend 2 minutes spraying and then 10-15 minutes cleaning. That is the appeal of the critter. 2 minutes of spraying and 30 seconds of cleaning. As was said , the mason jars are the appeal. Cheers, JG I'll second that. I never mind painting until I'm done and have to do the clean up. -- -Mike- |
#17
|
|||
|
|||
Critter sprayer
On Thu, 29 Jul 2004 06:40:37 -0400, JR-jred
wrote: Anybody own one? How do you like it? I have a bunch of plywood pieces to finis with a water base poly varnish and it looks like this little sprayer would be ideal for the project. Easy cleanup and storage of varnish and thinner in ordinary mason jars is particularly appealing. So the question is, does the thing actually work well enough to justify the $50 it's going to cost? TIA Currently $38 on EBay, plus shipping of course. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=WDVW http://mywebpages.comcast.net/wgoffe...oodworking.htm |
#18
|
|||
|
|||
Critter sprayer
Fuhr has a cleaner that at a glance might make the odious cleaning
less of a drudge. Jeff Jewitt carries it and describes it and uses it. www.homesteadfinishing.com On Sat, 31 Jul 2004 00:00:10 GMT, "Mike Marlow" wrote: "JGS" wrote in message ... The main problem with most spray guns is cleaning them. I often spend 2 minutes spraying and then 10-15 minutes cleaning. That is the appeal of the critter. 2 minutes of spraying and 30 seconds of cleaning. As was said , the mason jars are the appeal. Cheers, JG I'll second that. I never mind painting until I'm done and have to do the clean up. |
#19
|
|||
|
|||
Critter sprayer
Thanks for all the tips. I bought it, used it and after a little
fiddling around with the pressure, I love it. Only potential problem is the mason jars. I have to be really careful not to get the finishing products mixed up with my corn liquor. -- -JR Hung like Einstein and smart as a horse Remove NO SPAM from e-mai address to reply |
#20
|
|||
|
|||
Critter sprayer
"JR-jred" wrote in message Only potential problem is the mason jars. I have to be really careful not to get the finishing products mixed up with my corn liquor. Use that for clean up after spraying shellac. |
#21
|
|||
|
|||
Critter sprayer
The Guy wrote in message news:uTwOc.119$7k6.104@trndny05...
patrick conroy wrote: "Kevin Singleton" wrote in message ... It's all about the Mason jars. Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! 32nd and 33rd degree Mason jars only! Yup, but those jars all have left hand threads! Tim Don't forget the handshake and funny hats. Dan |
#22
|
|||
|
|||
Critter sprayer
In article ,
"Edwin Pawlowski" wrote: "JR-jred" wrote in message Only potential problem is the mason jars. I have to be really careful not to get the finishing products mixed up with my corn liquor. Use that for clean up after spraying shellac. Perish the thought!! A terrible waste of good corn liquor. I use the store-bought stuff for that. -- -JR Hung like Einstein and smart as a horse Remove NO SPAM from e-mai address to reply |
#23
|
|||
|
|||
Critter sprayer
What did you find the best pressure to be ???
(I got one but wanted to hear your results) JR-jred wrote: Thanks for all the tips. I bought it, used it and after a little fiddling around with the pressure, I love it. |
#24
|
|||
|
|||
Critter sprayer
30-40 psi.
UA100 |
#25
|
|||
|
|||
Critter sprayer
OK... I just wanted make sure I was in the groove on
that psi thingy... That's what I ended up with also. Unisaw A100 wrote: 30-40 psi. UA100 |
#26
|
|||
|
|||
Critter sprayer
In article
, Pat Barber wrote: What did you find the best pressure to be ??? (I got one but wanted to hear your results) JR-jred wrote: Thanks for all the tips. I bought it, used it and after a little fiddling around with the pressure, I love it. Just under 30 lbs for water base poly urethane varnish. Haven't tried other coatings yet. -- -JR Hung like Einstein and smart as a horse Remove NO SPAM from e-mai address to reply |
Reply |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Forum | |||
Has anyone seen this HVLP sprayer fromHF that hooks to your shopvac? | Woodworking | |||
HVLP Sprayer?? | Woodworking | |||
please help with HVLP sprayer question | Woodworking | |||
HVLP Sprayer Selection | Woodworking |