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   Jed_C. | Mar 28, 2001 09:29pm | #1

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   If you already own a decent compressor, you're better off spending your money on a good conversion gun.

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   Don_Stephan | Apr 02, 2001 01:26am | #2

   *Used the Wagner Finecoat HVLP for years with what I thought was pretty good results. Had to sand after every coat, including the final. Then changed to Asturo from Jeff Jewitt at http://www.homesteadfinishing.com and unbelievable improvement. Can now repeatedly lay down final coat that needs no further sanding. I'm using a small portable compressor with no problem for objects as big as coffee table. Will rent or purchase larger compressor when necessary.

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   john_gonzales | Apr 13, 2001 10:07am | #3

   *I have a fuji Q4I made a PC desk firstI'm leaning on it right now, nitro finish no practice no sanding two coats, and so suprised.And cheaper good quality. I was worried when I got it that it would not be what I had hoped. I planned on three coats and only gave it two. deft.I got the fuji cause it seem to be good qualityfor less, and I took my time looking.I got a good system, also a four stage is smart

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   Don_Rogers | Apr 21, 2001 10:54am | #4

   *PaulI agree with Jed C. I've used both turbine & conversion guns for about 8 years and now only use the turbine gun when I have to. I rekon I get a better finish off the (conversion)gun & certainly appreciate not hearing the noise of the turbine. Mine is am Anest Iwata W200 running off a 12 cfm compressor (with plenty of air to spare). However if you do a lot of work on site the turbine guns are very convenient.

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   Jim_Nation | Apr 23, 2001 01:05am | #5

   *I'd like some opinions on conversion guns for use with smaller compressors. I have an old 3 Hp Sears, supposedly 7 scfm at 90 psig. Would like to get a larger compressor but gun is needed first if possible.

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   Tom_Christenson | May 27, 2001 05:09am | #6

   *I am in the same boat as Paul. I have never used spray equipment and I will be buying a turbine / gun system soon. The primary use will be for lacquers. There seems to be a large range (2X)in price for advertised specs that read the same. I am willing to pay a little more for quality but I don't want to pay an extra $500 to cover someone's overhead and adverting and not gain in quality. How important is the extra 1 or 2 psi that a 4 stage provides?

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   Mike_Maines | May 30, 2001 03:44am | #7

   *Tom, from what I understand the extra stage (turbine) make the machine run quieter, and enable it to atomize heavier-bodied paints. I don't have any first-hand experience, though.Mike

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   Tim_Kulin | May 31, 2001 01:06am | #8

   *I have to side with the conversion gun advocates. I have been using a Sharpe gravity fed conversion gun for about 7 years now. It gives perfect results every time. I ran it for years with a smallish compressor with good results. I now run it with a much larger compressor with even better results.