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1. 
   RalphBarker | Jun 29, 2010 04:36pm | #1

   cup size

   I was thinking along the same lines while looking for an HVLP sprayer a couple of months ago. But, I settled on an Earlex 5000, which has a 1 liter pressure-fed container. When nearing the end of a series of shelves, I "just knew" I was getting low on paint, but finished up OK. When I opened the can, there was maybe a tablespoon of paint left, even theough the sprayer hadn't coughed yet.

   If I did miniatures, though, I might think in terms of an artist's air brush.

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   dermer | Jun 30, 2010 08:24pm | #2

   mini-spray gun

   I recommend that you visit your local autobody supply store and ask about a gravity fed HVLP mini touch up gun.  They should be able to give you good advice on what the local car painters use. I work on small boxes and accent pieces and have found that i can mix about 1 or 2 ounces of finish and end up with little or no waste. mine cost $119.00 and has all the adjustments for spray pattern, flow rate, and air volume. They should also be able to hook you up with various tips for different types of finish and viscosities.

   Dermer

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   TonyCz | Jul 06, 2010 01:36pm | #3

   Spray gun sales vendor parts and service.

   Here is a company I used while working for Mattel in El Segundo Ca.  They handle most all mfg.

   http://www.decorativeengineering.com/

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   brownman | Jul 10, 2010 11:16am | #4

   I've used a mini gravity feed gun from harbor freight for years and never had any problems. They go on sale all the time and I think I paid about  ten or twelve dollars for it. I got this tip from an Auto body paint shop owner. I use it to paint small parts like wood buttons  or any small wood parts.